Winged Elm
| Plant Profile | |
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Common Name: Winged Elm Other Name: Cork Elm Species Name: Ulmus alata Family Name: Ulmaceae, Elm Family |
Examples of Winged ElmUlmus alata
| Plant Facts | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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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