Leaves
Winged Elm leaves are simple, alternate, and deciduous. They are 1.5 to 3.5 inches long, oval to elliptical in shape, pointed, rough-textured and coarsely toothed on the margins.   Leaf surfaces are dark green and smooth above, paler and pubescent below. Petioles are short and stout, about 1/3 inch long.

Flowers
The flowers of the Winged Elm are perfect and without petals.

Fruit
Fruit is an orange-red samara, consisting of a single, flattened seed surrounded by a narrow wing, oval to oblong, about 1/3 inch long.

Bark
The bark is light brownish-gray, divided into flat, superficially scaly ridges by narrow, shallow fissures.

Propagation
Grows from winged seeds.

Landscape usage
Due to its rapid growth, pleasing habit, and relative freedom from disease or insect pests, Winged Elm it is a favorite ornamental and street tree in southern communities. It is highly adaptable to urban landscapes.

Interesting Facts
The inner bark of the Winged Elm is fibrous and was used in the past for baling twine. The heavy wood is hard and strong and used by the furniture industry for crates and boxes.

For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension