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Winged elm

Ulmus alata

Winged elm (Ulmus alata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Blooms Feb–Apr.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 18 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–11b
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Feb–Apr
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Winged elm (Ulmus alata) — *Ulmus alata* — Winged elm. Photo by Ronnie Nijboer via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Winged elm (Ulmus alata) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Blooms Feb–Apr.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, winged elm pairs naturally with: American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia).