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Invasive tree's #923590

Asked January 13, 2026, 3:20 PM EST

I am currently clearing tree's from a 10 acre parcel, and need to know if these are at all beneficial, wildlife ect.

Carver County Minnesota

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Thank you for reaching out. They are elms. I would go ahead and get rid of them. Right now they are scrub trees. The single trunk tree could grow decent but the clump won’t amount to much.

I hope this helps.

Deb Kroon Replied January 13, 2026, 4:22 PM EST

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Invasive tree's #923590

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