Field elm (Ulmus minor)
Field elm, 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.
Key Facts About Field elm
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
Scientific Classification of Field elm
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Elm
Genus
Elms
Species
Field elm