Ulmus rubra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muhl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1793
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. 3: 165 (1793)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416800
Common Names
- Slippery Elm
- Red Elm
- Soft Elm
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- Ulmus fulva Michx. [unknown]
- Ulmus pendula Willd. [unknown]
- Ulmus tridens hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
- Ulmus triserrata hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
- Ulmus pinguis Raf. [unknown]
- Ulmus dimidiata Raf. [unknown]
- Ulmus americana rubra (Muhl.) Aiton [unknown]
- Ulmus pubescens Walter [unknown]
Description
Ulmus rubra (also called Slippery Elm, among many other common names) is a species of elm native to eastern North America. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 25 m, with a trunk up to 1 m d.b.h. It typically grows in moist soils, in open woodland and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ulmus rubra is commonly used as an ornamental tree, windbreak, and for shade. It can also be used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus rubra 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ulmus rubra 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 rubra
Ulmus rubra is native to North America. It is a deciduous tree that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 25 meters.
Ulmus rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulmus rubra?
Ulmus rubra
What type of plant is Ulmus rubra?
It is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae.
Where is Ulmus rubra found?
It is found in eastern North America.
Species in the Ulmus genus
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, Ulmus prunifolia, Ulmus microcarpa, Ulmus szechuanica, Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus ismaelis, Ulmus lanceifolia, Ulmus mianzhuensis, Ulmus wallichiana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2448805: Based on the initial data import
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.