Elm, White

Botanical Name:	Ulmus americana
Other Names:	American, Water, and Swamp elm.
Natural Characteristics:	Very easy to bend, prone to warping.
Color:	Light yellow to brown.
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Uses:	Furniture, boat building, veneer.
Comments:	White elm is very rare and has almost been wiped out by Dutch Elm disease.
Price:	Inexpensive (Price is increasing due to scarcity)

Revised: January 19, 2002.