WINGED ELM

Ulmus alata

To 40 feet; taller in moist soil

Fast rate of growth

Full sun to partial shade

Prefers moist, fertile soil but will tolerate dry sandy soil

Poor salt tolerance

Zones 6 to 9

A neat, clean, erect tree with a single trunk, rounded crown, spreading branches

lined with corky wings, and briefly deciduous leaves.

Inconspicuous, reddish flowers are followed by rounded, flat seeds.

Seeds are a great bird attractor.