Leaves: Alternate, simple; blades elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, pointed at the tip, rounded at the slightly asymmetrical base, up to three inches long, doubly toothed along the edges, green and smooth or slightly roughened on the upper surface, paler and hairy on the lower surface; leafstalks short, stout, hairy.
Flowers: In drooping clusters of 2-7, appearing before the leaves unfold, greenish, hairy, small.
Fruit: Oblong, winged, up to one-third inch long, hairy along the edges, each wing notched at the top and surrounding a single central seed.
Wood: Heavy, hard, pale brown.
Uses: Tool handles, small wooden articles.
Habitat: Dry cliffs, wooded slopes, rarely low woods.
Range: Virginia across to Missouri, south to Texas, east to Florida.
Distinguishing Features: The corky wings identify the Winged Elm from all other Illinois elms except the Rock Elm. It differs from the Rock Elm by its shorter, hairy leaf stalks and its usually smaller leaves.
