Ulmus alataIndiana NativeIndiana Native
Winged Elm

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Greenish-red flowers open in mid to late February
 Foliage Notes:
Long dark green leaves may turn dull yellow in fall
 Stem Notes:
Slender, sometimes with two opposite corky wings
 Ultimate Height:
30-50 feet feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25-40 feet feet
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