Status:
valid
Authors:
Sarg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Silva (Sargent) 14: 102. 1902
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416829
Common Names
- Rock Elm
- Cedar Elm
- Thomas Elm
Synonyms
- Ulmus racemosa D.Thomas [unknown]
Description
Ulmus thomasii (also called Rock 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 thomasii is an ornamental tree, often used in parks and gardens. It is also used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus thomasii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ulmus thomasii 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 thomasii
Ulmus thomasii 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 thomasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulmus thomasii?
Ulmus thomasii
What is the common name of Ulmus thomasii?
Rock Elm
What is the natural habitat of Ulmus thomasii?
Woodlands, forests, and riparian zones
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,