Red Elm Ulmus rubra
Family: Ulmaceae (Elm)
Branching: Alternate
Other names: Slippery Elm
Red Elm is similar to White Elm, but
its
buds are quite hairy, especially at the tips, where the hairs are very
reddish-brown. The buds are not as pointed as White or Cork Elm,
though not nearly as rounded as Siberian Elm. Its bark is more
uniform in colour than the other two native Elms, but not as tight as
Siberian. The bark of the twigs tends to be a bit more grey than
White or Cork Elms, and more similar to Siberian. When leaves are
found, they are larger
than White Elm and are very rough and sandpapery on top.
Winter twig of Red Elm
Another view of the Winter twig of Red Elm
Another view of the winter twig
End bud of Red Elm. Notice the reddish hairs on the end of the bud
End bud and lateral bud
Lateral bud of Red Elm
Lateral bud and leaf scar
The bark of Red Elm peels off very easily, giving rise to its other common name: Slippery Elm
Young Bark
Middle-aged bark of Red Elm
Mature, but still fairly young bark
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