Handbook of the Trees of New England

by Lorin Low Dame; Henry M. Brooks

Fruit.—A samara, winged all round, 3/4 inch in diameter, roundish, pubescent over the seed, not fringed, larger than the fruit of U. Americana.

Horticultural Value.—Hardy throughout New England; does well in various situations, but prefers a light, sandy or gravelly soil near running water; grows more rapidly than U. Americana, and is less liable to the attacks of insects; its large foliage and graceful outline make it worthy of a place in ornamental plantations. Propagated from seed.

Plate XLIX.—Ulmus fulva.

1. Winter buds.

2. Flowering branch,

3. Flower, top view.

4. Flower, side view, part of perianth and stamens removed.

5. Pistil.

6. Fruiting branch.

Ulmus racemosa, Thomas.

Cork Elm. Rock Elm.

Habitat and Range.—Dry, gravelly soils, rich soils, river banks.