Winged Elm

Plant Profile
	Common Name: Winged Elm Other Name: Cork Elm Species Name: Ulmus alata Family Name: Ulmaceae, Elm Family

Plant Profile

Common Name: Winged Elm

Other Name: Cork Elm

Species Name: Ulmus alata

Family Name: Ulmaceae, Elm Family

Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perrenial
Distribution in the U.S.	Eastern half of the state
Sun Preference	Full Sun
Susceptibility	Dutch elm disease, phloem necrosis, powdery mildew, mites and scale

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics
- Readily recognized by planar papery bark along twigs; “winged”
- Small, alternate, serrated leaves
- Bark light gray-brown; irregularly furrowed
- Fruit brown, hairy and winged
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Blade Edge: Double-serrated
- Leaf Blade Length: 3-6 centimeters
Floral Characteristics
- Petal Number: Absent
- Flower Timing: March-April
- Fruit Type: Samaras

Habitat/Ecology
Soil Preference	Adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone	5º
Notes	Drought and heat tolerant; ‘Lace Parasol’ is an interesting weeping cultivar

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