Ulmaceae FAMILY
Ulmus procera
Ulmus procera
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Ulmus procera is a deciduous tree growing up to 35 metres tall, exceptionally to 45 metres. The bole can be up to 150cm in diameter[ 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 plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is also harvested commercially for its wood and medicinal uses. Often grown in hedgerows, the tree is also cultivated as an ornamental and shade tree along the sides of roads and in large parks and gardens.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeWestern and southern Europe, - Britain, Spain, the Balkans.
HabitatHedgerows, by woods and roads, less frequent in the north[ 17 Title Flora of the British Isles. Publication Author Clapham, Tutin and Warburg. Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1962 ISBN - Description A very comprehensive flora, the standard reference book but it has no pictures. ].