Ulmus alata Michx., Winged Elm
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Ulmus alata, Winged Elm, gets its common
name from the corky growth, or wings, along
its branches.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Winged Elm is a single stemmed deciduous
shade tolerant small tree.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Leaves of Ulmus alata are small, stiff and
alternate. The margins, or edges, are
serrated.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Leaves of Winged Elm can persist in some
areas until late November or early December.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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The trunk of Ulmus alata also has corky wings
and will continue to roughen with age.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Ulmus alata, Winged Elm.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Ulmus alata, Winged Elm, trunk.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Winged Elm may reach 30 feet tall after the
first 20 years and 65 feet in height by
maturity.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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In the fall, leaves of Ulmus alata change from
yellowish green to yellow and brown.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
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Ulmus alata, Winged Elm, branch in winter.
Cooper Lake State Park, Doctor's Creek Unit
Delta Co., TX
©2013 TreesForMe Original Image.