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Slippery or Red Elm Ulmus rubra
Elm Ulmaceae family
Leaves: Rough on both upper and underside of the leaf. Toothed and uneven at the base, alternate. Mearsuring 5"-9".
Flowers/Fruits: Flowers form dense packed clusters and bloom March through May. Fruits are less than 1" and are entirely hairless, appear May through June.
Twigs/Bark: Both the twigs and buds are rough and hairy, buds being red in color. Trunk can be either single or divided and the root system is shallow but widespreading.
Form/Habitat: Slippery or Red Elm is a medium-sized tree reaching 60'-70' in height. If prefers moist, rich soils of lower slopes, streambanks, river terraces, and bottomlands but is also found on drier sites.
NWI Status: FAC
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