smooth leaf elm

The smooth-leaved elm (Ulmus carpinifolia) is a European elm species known for its lustrous, smooth leaves and is used ornamentally. Elms, in general, are trees in the genus Ulmus that are native to temperate regions and are cultivated for their height and foliage. Elm wood is durable, especially underwater, making it suitable for boats and farm buildings, as well as furniture.12

Elm leaves are distinctively toothed and often asymmetrical at the base, with flowers appearing before the leaves in clusters. Their fruit is a samara, a winged, nutlike structure. Many elm species are highly susceptible to Dutch elm disease, a fungal illness spread by bark beetles that has significantly reduced elm populations in Europe and North America. The smooth-leaved elm, along with Chinese and Siberian elms, has shown good resistance to this disease.23