Ulmus rubra Muhl.

Locations ofUlmus rubra Muhl. in Virginia

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Family
Ulmaceae
Botanical Name
Ulmus rubra Muhl.
Common Name
Slippery Elm, Red Elm
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Ulmus rubra Muhl.
Comments
Although still abundantly represented by saplings and understory trees, this species has been seriously affected by the Dutch Elm Disease fungi (Ophiostoma ulmi and O. novo-ulmi) during the past 40 years, resulting in the mortality of canopy-sized trees at most sites.
Habitat
Mesic to dry upland forests, rocky woodlands, well-drained floodplain forests, old fields, and other disturbed habitats; typically on base-rich soils. Common in the mountains and Piedmont; infrequent in the Coastal Plain.
Native Status
Native

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