Elm

American Elm (Ulmus americana)

Common Names: American Elm, White Elm, Grey Elm, Soft Elm, Water Elm

Distribution: Eastern to Midwest United States

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is light to medium reddish brown. Paler sapwood is usually well defined.

Janka Hardness: 830 lb_f

Density: 2.92 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage: 1

Radial (thickness): 4.2%

Tangential (width): 9.5%,

Volumetric (total): 14.6%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.3

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation.

Controlled species: CITES: no, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Boxes, baskets, furniture, hockey sticks, veneer, wood pulp and papermaking