Zelkova carpinifolia — Caucasian Elm

An infrequent mid-18th century introduction.

British trees have a characteristic pyramidal shape atop a short bole. The alternate leaves have pointed lobes with distinctive curved sides. The buds are small and pointed.

For similar trees see: Elms

 
 

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