At the beginning of May I observed this tree in the wooded land just over my garden fence. It was still in bud then but has developed nicely during the month (readers should keep in mind that Spring comes later and nature makes a slower start in upland Redesdale). Using Collins Complete Guide to British Trees and Roger Phillips' Trees in Britain as my reference sources, it is clear that this is an Elm tree, I think a Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra).
If my identification is incorrect, please do let me know.
4 comments:
Another good set Emma. The new leaves are at their very best such beautiful greens.
Love the new foliage, it's at it's very best now.
Hi Emma, yes it looks like a Wych Elm to me. I have seen one locally here. Its a great shame that we lost our Elm trees to that disease quite a few years ago now. I remember Elm trees in Somerset being just about everywhere.
Lovely post Emma. We don't have many Elms still alive around here.
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