Wych elm (Ulmus glabra)
Wych elm, also known as Scotch elm, Table-top Scotch elm
The wych elm (Ulmus glabra) has seen a significant decline due to the ravaging effects of Dutch elm disease. The white-letter hairstreak butterfly, whose caterpillars feed on this tree, is also suffering as a result. Additionally, elm trees were once thought to possess the magical ability to induce prophetic dreams in medieval times.
Key Facts About Wych elm
Attributes of Wych elm
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
40 m
Spread
15 m to 18 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Red Brown Green
Scientific Classification of Wych elm
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Roses, elms, figs, and allies
Family
Elm
Genus
Elms
Species
Wych elm