elm
Serrated-leaf hardwood
An elm is a large deciduous tree with serrated leaves and rough bark, common in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Elms were once a defining feature of American streets and parks until Dutch elm disease devastated populations in the mid-20th century.
The wood is valued for its strength and resistance to splitting.
Sharp canine vocalization
- branchesLimbs of trees
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- trunkMain stem or storage
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
canopy · sapling · seedling · foliage · deciduous · woodland · arboretum · forestry
Overhead protective covering
- dappledMarked with spots
- coolnessCalm self-possession
- benchShared seating surface
- parkPublic leisure grounds
picnic · hammock · breeze · siesta · relaxation · tranquility · serenity · retreat
Sawn wood for building
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- furnitureMovable room objects
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- flooringSurface underfoot material
cabinetry · carving · durable · hardwood · burls · cooperage · wheelwright · coffins
Of occupied territories
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- legacyWhat's passed down
ancient · folklore · pioneer · settlement · tradition · vintage · nostalgia · artifact
Plant disease causing decay
- beetleHard-winged insect
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- declineDecrease or refuse
devastation · resistant · susceptible · quarantine · infestation · dieback · pathogen · conservation
bark
Sharp canine vocalization
roots · canopy · sapling · seedling · foliage · deciduous · woodland · arboretum · forestry · timber
canopy
Overhead protective covering
park · picnic · hammock · breeze · siesta · relaxation · tranquility · serenity · retreat · oasis
lumber
Sawn wood for building
flooring · cabinetry · carving · durable · hardwood · burls · cooperage · wheelwright · coffins · boats
colonial
Of occupied territories
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
legacy · ancient · folklore · pioneer · settlement · tradition · vintage · nostalgia · artifact · churchyard
blight
Plant disease causing decay
decline · devastation · resistant · susceptible · quarantine · infestation · dieback · pathogen · conservation · restoration
- Dutch elm diseaseFungal infection killing elms
- Elm StreetRoad named for deciduous tree
- elm treeDeciduous shade species
- West ElmContemporary furnishings retailer
- elm leafFoliage from certain hardwoods
- slippery elmUlmus rubra tree