Species PlantsRock Elm

Rock Elm

Ulmus thomasii

RarePlant
Illustration of Rock Elm (Ulmus thomasii)

Rock Elm is a sturdy tree known for its hard, durable wood and deeply furrowed bark. It is less susceptible to Dutch elm disease than other elm species.

Habitat
Typically found on rocky ridges and limestone soils in the northeastern United States.
Diet
Its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
How common
Rare

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