Winged Elm

Ulmus alata

Ulmaceae (Elm Family)

▲ mature tree with pale yellow fall coloring

▲ leaves with yellow fall color

▲▼ twigs and leaves; twigs have corky wings on them

Location on or near campus:  not known

Ulmus alata: Winged Elm:

§ leaves alternate, deciduous, simple ovate with rounded teeth; dark green and leathery glabrous above

§ stems have corky wings on 2 sides of newer growth - unique feature

§ bark is brown-gray with scaly ridges

§ native to Missouri Ozarks