Elm trees dedicated at YSU's Veterans Resource Center

YOUNGSTOWN — Even though Dutch Elm disease killed and decimated many American elm trees decades ago, the popular tree is seeing a resurgence, a local garden-club member contends.

“The tree is making a comeback,” said Dan Burns, a Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown member.

Burns spoke during a ceremony today at the Veterans Resource Center, 633 Wick Ave., where Youngstown State University dedicated two 20-foot elms that recently had been planted on either side of the center’s rear entrance.

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