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ULMUS MINOR
Estonian: jalakas Mature trees grow to 30m. The bark
is grey brown, often with crossing
ridges. The twigs are brown and
Portuguese: olmo occasionally have corky 'wings' or
Turkish: karaağaç ridges.
English: English elm
Spanish: olmo
Flowers
Leaves
Elms are Glossy, flat and smooth
hermaphrodites, but leathery to the
meaning that both male touch, and double
and female reproductive
parts are contained
within the same flower.
Flowers are dark pink to
red and hang in tassels,
appearing in February.
and March.
toothed, 6-15 cm in
length. They have a
characteristic
asymmetrical base and
taper to a sudden point
at the top.
Fruit
Once pollinated by
wind, the flowers
develop into tiny
winged fruits, known as
samaras. These are
dispersed by wind.