Ulmus alata
Winged Elm
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Form: Deciduous tree, reaching 40-70 ft.
- Leaves: Alternate, elliptic, acute apex, doubly-serrate
- Stem/Bark: Grayish brown, shallowly furrowed; branches having corky, lateral winged appendages on each side
- Flower: Reddish-green, small and inconspicuous, in clusters on drooping stalks
- Fruit: Samara, rounded and winged, ciliate
- Comments: Ulmus alata is one of four Elm trees native to Florida . Ulmus americana is also used in landscapes, having larger leaves and unwinged branches
- Additional Resources: Wikipedia Link
