Field elm (Ulmus minor)
Also known as: Common elm, Atinian elm
A notable difference between field elm (Ulmus minor) and wych elm is in the shoots: field elm shoots are generally more slender, whereas wych elm shoots are thicker. Additionally, field elm wood is valued for its interlocking grain, making it resistant to splitting.
Attributes of Field elm
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 30 m
Spread
9 m to 12 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
Small, less than 1 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green White Red
Images of Field elm
Quickly Identify Field elm
1
Distinctive corky warts on slender stem, rough texture. Buds pubescent, clustered along surface. (stem)
2
Blocky interlocking bark pattern develops with age. Moderate thickness, greyish hue. (trunk_and_bark)
3
Oval silhouette, straight trunk, upward-reaching branches. Swift growth rate, prefers moist, fertile soil. (whole plant)
4
Small, reddish-green inconspicuous flowers in dense clusters. Petal-less, unnoticeable scent. (flower)
5
Flat, heart-shaped pale green samara with distinctive notch. Wind dispersed, light weight. (fruit)
Scientific Classification of Field elm
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Elm
Genus
Elms
Species
Field elm
