Ulmus americana Ulmaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, doubly serrate, ovate, smooth to rough, up to 7 inches long and often with a greatly unequal leaf base. Bark is gray with interlacing ridges and brown-white inner bark.
Fruit is a deeply notched, round and hairy samara.
Intermediate shade tolerance. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan.