Broad-Leaved Elm
Ulmus glabra Huds.
Ulmus glabra, commonly known as Broad-Leaved Elm or Wych Elm, is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, with a distribution ranging from Ireland to the Ural Mountains and as far south as the Peloponnese and Sicily. It is also found in Iran. The species thrives in montane regions at altitudes up to 1,500 m, favoring moist soils and high humidity. It is prevalent in Scandinavia, where it can form pure forests, and has been introduced successfully to northern Norway and parts of Greenland.
Description
Ulmus glabra belongs to the Ulmaceae family and was first described in 1762. It is a large, hardy tree that grows in a wide range of climates, from the Arctic Circle to southern Europe. The species is notable for its adaptability and is found in regions such as Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and parts of the United States. It is also present in several European countries, including Portugal, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Ulmus glabra is valued for its ecological role and has been cultivated in areas beyond its native range, including northern Norway and Greenland.
Other common names
Broad-Leaved ElmBroadleaf ElmEuropean Mountain ElmScotch ElmScottish ElmWych Elm
Distribution
Newfoundland · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Portugal Continental · NO · DK · FI · SE · RU · PT · Flanders · Portugal · Vermont-US · Aust Agder · Sør Trøndelag · Telemark · Vest Agder · Østlandet · Stavanger · Akershus · Buskerud · Hordaland · Møre og Romsdal · Nord Trøndelag · Rogaland · Sogn og Fjordan · Surnadal · Lindås
Synonyms
Ulmus latifoliaUlmus leucocarpaUlmus montana var. pendulaUlmus ontariensisUlmus montanaUlmus mossiiUlmus expansaUlmus giganteaUlmus gallicaUlmus forficataUlmus excelsaUlmus intermediaUlmus glandulosaUlmus glutinosaUlmus horizontalisUlmus urticifoliaUlmus viscosaUlmus pyramidalisUlmus tomentosaUlmus scabraUlmus adiantifoliaUlmus campestrisUlmus antarcticaUlmus corylaceaUlmus cinereaUlmus cebennensisUlmus campestris var. latifoliaUlmus glabra var. horizontalisUlmus montana var. pendula-variegataUlmus scabra f. pendula