red elm
Ulmus serotina Sarg.
Ulmus serotina, known as red elm or September elm, is a North American tree species in the Ulmaceae family. It is primarily found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, with disjunct populations in Nuevo León, Mexico. The species is typically found on limestone bluffs and along streams at elevations up to 400 m. It is notable for its autumn flowering, and its distribution is limited and localized, particularly outside of Tennessee.
Description
Ulmus serotina is a member of the genus Ulmus and is native to parts of the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico. It is characterized by its preference for limestone bluffs and streamside habitats. The species was first described in 1899 and is known for its late-season flowering, which gives it the common name September elm. Its range is limited and it is only locally distributed across its native range. It is not commonly found beyond Tennessee.
Other common names
September elmred elm
Distribution
Global · Alabama · Arkansas · Georgia · Kentucky · Mexico Northeast · Mississippi · Oklahoma · Tennessee · Texas
Synonyms
Ulmus multinervosaUlmus divaricata