Habitat: Low, moist woods.
Range: New York across to Missouri, south to Mississippi and Georgia.
Distinguishing Features: The dense coat of white hairs on the lower surface of the leaves distinguishes the White Basswood from the Basswood.
WINGED ELM
Ulmus alata Michx.
Other Name: Wahoo Elm.
Growth Form: Small or moderate tree to 60 feet tall; trunk diameter up to 2 feet, but usually much smaller; crown oblong and relatively narrow.
Bark: Dark gray, with shallow furrows.
Twigs: Slender, gray or brown, more or less zigzag, smooth, often with corky wings; leaf scars alternate, half-round, each with 3 bundle traces.
Buds: Narrow, pointed, brown, smooth or slightly hairy, up to one-fourth inch long.