Cedar Elm

Scientific name: Ulmus crassifolia

Date collected: 4/18/2011

Location collected: UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens

Habitat: The Cedar Elm was the only tree near its location most likely because of its big size. The plants around the tree were flowering plants and shrubs

Nativity: The Cedar Elm is native to Mississippi to Texas and Northern Mexico and grows best in flat river bottoms.

Special notes: The Cedar Elm grows up to 50-70 ft. high and 40 ft. wide. It has scaly bark, branches with corky ridges and small dark leaves that turn glossy green in spring and a golden yellow during fall. This tree sets flowers and seeds in fall.

Resources:

• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Agrilife Extension