Water Elm

we are "blessed" with 3 water elms as ornamental plantings at our Southern property. originally ,as purhased, the property had 4 water el...Read Morems but one was cut down due to its intrusion into the septic system! fast growing shade providers thse trees can become a nuisance

Water Elms are fairly uncommon here in West Ky, as we are at the Northern edge of their range.

Manly a tree of the damp bo...Read Morettomlands, it can occour in the upland areas also.

If seen in swampy areas, it can have an enlarged base to it's trunk. This is not a true Elm, but is usually documented along with this family.