The Elms are a part of the Penn State Tradition. Penn State President George Atherton first planted Elm Trees on the Penn State Campus in the 1890’s. In 1920 more Elm Trees were planted on the campus and they helped to create the landscape that we now all know and love. The Elms have provided beauty and peace to generations of Penn State students. Our NEW images of The Elms show them in the winter with lofty bare limbs creating a grand introduction to the Penn State Campus.