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Ulmus americana, the American elm, is native to Northern America. It is affected by Dutch elm disease, which is a fungi. It was first seen in the US in 1928, and it causes the branches to die back. Unable to gain nutrients from its leaves, the whole tree eventually dies.

Ulmus americana, the American elm, is native to Northern America. It is affected by Dutch elm disease, which is a fungi. It was first seen in the US in 1928, and it causes the branches to die back. Unable to gain nutrients from its leaves, the whole tree eventually dies.

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