DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES

#045 Winged Elm
(Ulmus alata)

This is the largest Winged Elm in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory, tree #833.

Statistics (2022)

  • Circumference (In.): 94″
  • Height (Ft.): 58′
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 45′
  • Diameter Breast Height (In.): 27″
  • Total Points: 163

More Information

  • Year Recognized: 2021
  • Current condition: Good
  • Property Type: Private
  • Ecological Value: Winged Elm, is a deciduous tree that may grow 40 to 60 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet in diameter. When grown in an open site, it has a short bole with branches arching upward to form a rounded crown. In a forested site, the tree tends to grow taller and straighter. In nature, it can be found in rock outcrops, dry wooded areas, fields, and disturbed areas.