Ulmaceae FAMILY

Ulmus villosa

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Ulmus villosa is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood. It is commonly planted in India in order to provide shade.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Himalayas of Pakistan and western India.

HabitatFound at elevations from 1,200 - 3,500 metres in the Himalayas[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].