Winged Elm

Winged Elm

Ulmus alata

Ulmaceae (Elm Family)

▲ mature tree with pale yellow fall coloring

▲ leaves with yellow fall color

▲ ▼ twigs and leaves; twigs have corky wings on them

Location on or near campus: not known

Ulmus alata: Winged Elm:

• leaves alternate, deciduous, simple ovate with rounded teeth; dark green and leathery glabrous above
• stems have corky wings on 2 sides of newer growth - unique feature
• bark is brown-gray with scaly ridges
• native to Missouri Ozarks