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Photo by Marty Aligata (Dec 3, 2016)
Identity
Scientific NameUlmus americana
Common NameAmerican Elm
Nickname“The Wethersfield Elm”
TownWethersfield
ID2
AliveNo — this tree is dead
Measurements
Points497
Circumference363 in
Height97 ft
Average Spread147 ft
Report
Nominated byWethersfield Historical Society
Measured byAustin F. Hawes (Oct 31, 1945)
Location
Lat / Long41.706355, -72.652983
AddressWethersfield CT
Remarks
From Matthies's book: "This beautiful and well-known landmark stands on the east side of the Broad Street Green and the sign on it reads as follows: 'The Great Elm. 9 ft., 6 in. in diameter. 29 ft. 6 in. circumference. Age 172 years. 1930.' Tradition has it that Charles Wesley preached under this elm in 1750."
Notes
This tree was a national champion from Apr 1941 to Oct 1951
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.