what is elm wood
American Elm. Elm wood is valued for its interlocking grain and resistance to splitting, with significant uses in wheels, chair seats and coffins. The density of the wood varies due to differences between species.Elm is a ring porous wood like Oak and Ash, and has an open, coarse grain that is often very irregular and wild.he color of Elm wood can vary substantially. The sapwood is typically white or grayish white. Young American Elm trees tend to have a wide sapwood and a light brown to grayish heartwood. The sapwood darkens due to staining.