Wych elm, Scotch elm
Ulmus glabra

Family: Ulmaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 30 m high. It has a wide spreading crown. It does not form suckers. The leaves are alternate and have double teeth around the edge. The leaves are 8-16 cm long. The base is unequal. The leaves are dull, dark green. The leaves turn a distinctive yellow in autumn. The leaves are rough above. The flowers are small and purplish. The fruit are winged and in clusters. The seed is larger than English elm.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most well-drained soils. It needs an open, sunny position. It is hardy to frost but affected by drought. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. At Anvers Chocolate factory. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andorra, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Britain (country/location of origin), Canada, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Czech Republic, Europe (country/location of origin), Georgia, Hungary, Iraq, Luxembourg, Middle East, North America, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The sap is eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit, inner bark, leaves, sap

How it is grown

It is grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Alm, Goli brest, Tela

Synonyms

Ulmus campestris L.; Ulmus montana; Ulmus scabra;