Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
417385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huds.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. (Hudson) 95. 1762

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416717

Common Names

  • Wych Elm
  • Scotch Elm
  • European White Elm

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Synonyms

  • Ulmus latifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Ulmus leucocarpa Schur [unknown]
  • Ulmus montana pendula Loudon [unknown]
  • Ulmus montana With. [unknown]
  • Ulmus mossii A.Henry [unknown]
  • Ulmus expansa Rota [unknown]
  • Ulmus gigantea hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ulmus forficata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Ulmus excelsa Borkh. [unknown]
  • Ulmus glutinosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Ulmus inflexa (Hayne) Sloboda [unknown]
  • Ulmus horizontalis hort. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Ulmus urticifolia Audib. [unknown]
  • Ulmus pyramidalis hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ulmus tomentosa Borkh. [unknown]
  • Ulmus scabra Mill. [unknown]
  • Ulmus adiantifolia hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ulmus campestris L. [unknown]
  • Ulmus antarctica hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ulmus corylacea Dumort. [unknown]
  • Ulmus cinerea hort. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Ulmus cebennensis Audib. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Ulmus campestris latifolia Aiton [unknown]
  • Ulmus glabra horizontalis (G.Kirchn.) Dippel [unknown]
  • Ulmus montana pendula-variegata Hartwig & Rümpler [unknown]
  • Ulmus scabra pendula (Loudon) Dippel [unknown]
  • Ulmus scabra horizontalis (G.Kirchn.) Dippel [unknown]
  • Ulmus communis Carrière [unknown]
  • Ulmus campestris major (Sm.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Ulmus campestris major (Sm.) Herder [unknown]
  • Ulmus sukaczevii Andronov [unknown]
  • Ulmus podolica Klokov [unknown]
  • Ulmus crispa Willd. [unknown]
  • Ulmus glabra macrophylla (Dippel) Soó [unknown]

Description

Ulmus glabra (also called Wych Elm, among many other common names) is a species of elm native to Europe and western and central Asia. It is a large deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 40 m, with a trunk up to 1.5 m d.b.h. It typically grows in moist soils, in open woodland and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ulmus glabra is a popular ornamental tree, often used in parks and gardens. It is also used for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ulmus glabra are small, greenish-yellow and appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, flattened and winged, and the seedlings are small, with a single taproot and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulmus glabra is a deciduous tree that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ulmus glabra

Ulmus glabra is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous tree that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 25 meters.

Ulmus glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ulmus glabra?

Ulmus glabra

What type of plant is Ulmus glabra?

It is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae.

Where is Ulmus glabra found?

It is found in Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.

Species in the Ulmaceae family

Ampelocera albertiae, Ampelocera cubensis, Ampelocera edentula, Ampelocera glabra, Ampelocera hottlei, Ampelocera longissima, Ampelocera macphersonii, Ampelocera macrocarpa, Ampelocera pubescens, Ampelocera ruizii, Ampelocera verrucosa, Chaetachme aristata, Hemiptelea davidii, Holoptelea grandis, Holoptelea integrifolia, Phyllostylon rhamnoides, Planera aquatica, Ulmus minor, Ulmus mexicana, Ulmus lesueurii, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elliptica, Ulmus hollandica, Ulmus uyematsui, Ulmus rubra, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus thomasii, Ulmus brandisiana, Ulmus androssowii, Ulmus canescens, Ulmus americana, Ulmus alata, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmus glaucescens, Ulmus parvifolia, Ulmus serotina, Ulmus crassifolia, Ulmus laciniata, Ulmus macrocarpa, Ulmus castaneifolia, Ulmus bergmanniana, Ulmus changii, Ulmus elongata, Ulmus gaussenii, Ulmus lamellosa, Ulmus kunmingensis, Ulmus harbinensis, Ulmus pseudopropinqua, Ulmus chenmoui,

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