Winged Elm

Ulmus alata

Size: 3 & 7 Gallon Availability 

Tree
Max Size: 70′ tall x 40′ wide
Average Size: 50′ tall x 30′ wide

Usually Moist, Moist to Dry, Very Dry
Clay, Loam, Sand
Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
No Salt Tolerance

AKA: Cork Elm, Small Leaf Elm, Wahoo, Witch Elm

This deciduous tree has a yellow fall color. It is hurricane wind-resistant. The name is derived from the ‘wings’ that are often present on twigs. It is an important spring food for songbirds and is the larval host for the (Polygonia interrogationis).

It is an important and useful wood; including agricultural implements, baskets, shipbuilding, cabinets, car construction, fuel, tool handles, trunks, woodenware, and more. The inner bark yields fiber that is useful for making the rope used in dog sled harnesses, matting, nets, shoelaces, and more. The bark also makes a tea that is useful in quenching thirst; bark is generally edible and useful in various cooking situations. The most frequent medical use is making use of the bark to treat wounds, burns, inflammation, and other skin problems, typically by mashing the bark into a poultice.