Botanical Name
Ulmus alata
Common Name
Winged Elm
Wetland Status
FACU
40-50’ tall with a 30 - 40’ spread. Fast-growing deciduous tree identified by the corky, winglike projections which appear on opposite sides of twigs and branches. Branches rise through the crown, then bend in a sweeping manner toward the ground. Adapts to full sun or partial shade, growing relatively quickly on any soil. Sturdy, adaptable tree well-suited as a shade or street tree.