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elm

Plant

  • Large tree
  • Deciduous

Twig

  • Alternate leaf arrangement

Bark

  • American: Gray, with deep ridges
  • Lacebark: Mottled gray, green, orange, and brown, with prominent ridges

Leaf

  • 2-6" long depending on species
  • Ovate-oblong, tapering to sharp point
  • Uneven at base
  • Toothed edges

Leaf Bud

  • Small, up to ¼" long
  • Brown

Flower

  • Small, not showy
  • Greenish-red

Fruit

  • Small, up to ½" long
  • Round, flat, paper-like wing, with notch