The word ulmus is the classical Latin name. The eastern to midwest United States. The sapwood of elm is nearly white, while the heartwood is light brown to brown with a reddish tinge. The wood has no characteristic odor or taste. It is difficult to split because of its interlocked grain.
Slippery elm is classed as permeable to preservatives, and rock elm, resistant.
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