Ulmus rubra Muhl.
slippery elm
Ulmaceae (Elm family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
slippery elm
Ulmaceae (Elm family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Photograph
Introduction
The slippery elm is native to eastern North America. It is sometimes planted as a shade tree and several have escaped in Fruitvale (Lomer 9656 @ UBC).
Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.