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Cork Elm

Ulmus thomasii Sarg.
Cork Elm
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Ulmus thomasii, known as cork elm, is a deciduous tree native to parts of North America. It is found in regions including Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Vermont, and several U.S. states. The species was first described in 1902.

Description

Ulmus thomasii, or cork elm, is a member of the Ulmaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that occurs in a range stretching from southern Ontario and Quebec, through the Midwestern United States, as far south as Tennessee and west to northeastern Kansas. The species is also present in New England and several other U.S. states. It is a native tree to this region and is distinguished by its specific ecological and morphological traits.

Other common names

Cork ElmRock Elm

Distribution

Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · Vermont-US · Global · Arkansas · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Ohio · South Dakota · Tennessee · Vermont · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Synonyms

Ulmus racemosa

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