Walking around a suburb of St. Louis, Mo., you would only expect humble trees lining the neighborhood streets. However, this is one of two trees that inspired the site.

Why is it a fantastic tree?

It’s just soo massive. It’s hard to tell just from this picture, but the circumference of shade is extraordinary. Though the stump is on the very edge of the yard, the shade covers the entire yard, width of the house, and the entire street. The branches make for good climbing too.

What kind of tree is this?

This is an Elm tree.

Quick facts about Elm Trees:

1. Semi-deciduous
2. Can live up to 300 years
3. Classified as a hardwood
4. Height often ranges between 80-100 feet
5. width often ranges between 60-120 feet

Extra Pics

The first picture details the branches and shade spread of this fantastic tree. The second image helps highlight how far these branches really spread relative to the surrounding area. Take a close look at the shadow, it nearly touches the car, and it covers the entire width of the street. Pictures do not do this tree justice.