European White Elm

Ulmus laevis, the European white elm, is a large deciduous tree known for its broad, open crown and distinctive buttressed trunk. It features asymmetrical, doubly serrated leaves with a downy underside that turn yellow in autumn. Highly adaptable, it thrives in moist, riparian soils and demonstrates remarkable tolerance to prolonged flooding and urban pollution. While susceptible to Dutch elm disease, it is often avoided by the vector beetle, making it a resilient choice for large-scale parkland and flood-meadow restoration.