*Ulmus ×hollandica
*Ulmus ×hollandica
HOLLAND ELM
Ulmaceae
Eurasia
Location: map coordinates L-14 (east side of Conwell Hall), N 39°11'11'' W 75°32'41''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
HOLLAND ELM
Ulmaceae
Eurasia
Location: map coordinates L-14 (east side of Conwell Hall), N 39°11'11'' W 75°32'41''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- large deciduous tree
- etymology: Ulmus = the Latin name; hollandica = of Holland
- naturally-occuring hybrid between Wych elm (Ulmus glabra) and field elm (Ulmus minor) in areas of species overlap in Europe
- also called “Dutch elm”, but actually has moderate resistance to Dutch elm disease (which has decimated the American elm Ulmus americana)
- leaf double-toothed, leaf base uneven
- flowers inconspicuous
- fruit small, roundish, dry, flat, winged
- graceful vase shape
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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