Tree climber Ryan Spurlin prunes branches in the 117-year-old American elm tree in the Heritage Garden Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Monument Valley Park.

According to the Horticultural Art Society of Colorado Springs, the American Elm tree has been around for more than 100 years.

The Chinese or Lacebark elm tree lacks the stateliness and large green leaves of the American elm, ... Washington and 100 musicians filled LACMA’s empty new building with a sonic work of art.

Residents in the Palmer Square neighborhood want a city ordinance to protect American elm trees dating to the 19th century that are among the handful that survived Dutch elm disease.