What is the winged Elm?

Wing Elm (Ulmus Alata) is a tree that usually grows 40 to 50 feet (about 12 to 15 meters) to a height of 30 to 40 feet (about 9 to 12 meters). The fast -growing tree, which can reach heights up to more than 90 feet (about 27 meters), is known for having cork, winged protrusions that form on the opposite sides of its twigs and branches. The medium -sized tree, originally from North America, carries fruit and loses its leaves every year.

also known as Cork Elm and Wahoo, winged ELM is located in various stations on the lower Midwest and the southeastern United States. ELM grows in Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Southeast Texas and Eastern Florida. On the Midwest, the tree is located in the southern and middle Oklahoma and South Indiana and Illinois.

The robust tree easily grows in areas with full sun or partial shadow. The wing elm is able to grow in dry, seriously soil and also wet, well -drained areas. The tree often finds forests and flood plains. NeedleO leaves are usually 2 to 4 inches (about 5 to 10 centimeters) in length. Smooth leaves are dark green color with color lower diet. In autumn, leaves will become bright yellow.

flowers appear in the spring in the winged elm, often before the leaves appear. Flowers grow in clusters and do not contain petals. Small, flat fruit is less than half an inch (about 1.3 centimeters) of length and brown color. The fruit ripens in April and contains one seed. The seeds are scattered by wind and water and also eat birds, deer and small animals, which helps to spread seeds.

winged elm wood is difficult and is able to withstand the division. Because wood is so flexible, it is often used to make rocking chairs, floors, boxes and crates. Because of its resistance, Thdřevo Elma is also commonly used to produce hockey sticks. It contains fibrous inner bark, the tree cover is used in the composition of the string. Thanks to theirLiiness is commonly used as a shade tree.

Winged elm is susceptible to mites that do not cause any permanent damage. ELM is susceptible to the Dutch ELM disease caused by various insects, along its branches. The disease, more common in northern regions, is able to destroy trees.