American Elm (Ulmus Americana)

The American Elm is a large expansive tree, growing up to 60-100 feet tall and 120-140 feet high under ideal climatic conditions. Its robust grayish bark is divided into deep fissures, giving the plant and deeply wrinkled appearance. The leaves are simple, ovate bright green acuminated at the apex.

Ulmus Americana was readily found in much of America until around 1930, after which a fungal disease, Dutch Elm, ruined entire fields of the floral species. Now, it predominantly grows in the upper north of Alabama but is also scattered throughout the Cotton State. Wood acquired from this plant is hard and heavy, ideal for lumbering and making furniture.