Ulmus glabra

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Ulmus glabra, commonly known as the wych elm or Scots elm, is a large deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia, valued for its broad crown, rough leaves, and historical use in timber and landscaping.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf deciduous tree
elm
tree species
affectedBy Dutch elm disease
barkColor grey-brown
commonName Scots elm
wych elm
crownShape broad crown
deciduous true
distributionRegion British Isles
Caucasus
surface form: Caucasus region

Central Europe
Scandinavia
family Ulmaceae
floweringSeason early spring
fruitType samara
genus Ulmus
growthForm large tree
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafMargin serrated
leafTexture rough leaves
leafType deciduous
lifespan long-lived tree
nativeTo Europe
western Asia
order Rosales
pollination wind-pollinated
taxonRank species
tolerates cold climates
typicalHabitat moist soils
ravines
river valleys
typicalHeight 30–40 m
usedFor landscaping
timber
usedIn avenue planting
park planting
valuedFor broad crown
ornamental use
rough leaves
timber
woodProperty coarse-grained
tough
woodUsedFor furniture
tool handles
wheel hubs

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Ulmaceae hasNotableMember Ulmus glabra