Ulmus glabra — Wych Elm

A formerly very common native tree, now reduced by Dutch Elm Disease in most areas to small suckering trees, which succumb to the disease again once their trunks reach about 10cm in diameter.

The alternate leaves are large, rough and asymmetric, with very short stalks. The buds are dark, hairy and broad. The early spring flowers give rise to disc-shaped fruit with central seeds.

‘Pendula’ is an uncommon weeping form.

For similar trees see: Elms

 
 

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