Ulmus crassifolia Nutt., Cedar Elm
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Leaves and seeds of Ulmus crassifolia,
Cedar Elm.
Tarrant Co., TX
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Ulmus crassifolia leaves are rougher and
smaller than American elm leaves.
Tarrant Co., TX
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The texture of Ulmus crassifolia
leaves is similar to fine grain
sandpaper.
Tarrant Co., TX
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Cedar Elm bark is rough and ashy brown.
Tarrant Co., TX
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Ulmus crassifolia roots can be shallow near
the trunk but may extend 2 feet down.
Collin Co., TX
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At maturity, Cedar Elm trees
may be up to 90 feet in height.
Collin Co., TX
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The seeds of Cedar Elm are
yellowish green and fuzzy.
Collin Co., TX
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Ulmus crassifolia seeds hang
in clusters at the branch tips
near axillary buds.
Collin Co., TX
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Cedar Elms are deciduous trees.
The foliage turns yellow in the fall
but isn't particularly prized for the
coloration.
Collin Co., TX
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Cedar Elm bark, Ulmus crassifolia
Collin Co., TX
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Cedar Elm bark example,
Ulmus crassifolia
Tarrant Co., TX
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Cedar Elm bark example,
Ulmus crassifolia
Collin Co., TX
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Cedar Elm bark example,
Ulmus crassifolia
Tarrant Co., TX
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Ulmus crassifolia has a
rounded crown with dense
foliage.
Tarrant Co., TX
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Cedar Elm branches are
ascending.
Tarrant Co., TX
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Cedar Elm leaves have a short
stalk and grow in an alternate
pattern on the twigs.
Tarrant Co., TX
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Nestled within the summer foliage
of Ulmus crassifolia are small
green seeds, which begin to
disperse in early fall (and can be
quite messy).
Tarrant Co., TX
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