Dutch Elm Disease (Ophiostoma ulmi Buism, Ophiostoma novo-ulmi Brasier)

News:

Parent of the 'Princeton Elm' comes down

The Princeton Packet reported that a landmark elm tree, identified as a parent of the Princeton elm variety, was taken down at Princeton Cementary.  The tree, estimated to be 250 to 300 years old, had succumbed to Dutch Elm Disease.

Links:

• How to Identify and Manage Dutch Elm Disease
  The US Forest Service Handbook on managment of Dutch Elm Disease. Information on diagnosis, disease cycle and management. A good page to get a quick overview of the disease.