Elm, Grey

Ulmus americana

Ulmaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Amerikanische Rüster, Weissulme, Weisse Ulme, amerikanische Ulme

en: White elm, Soft elm, Swamp elm, Water elm, Grey elm

fr: Orme d'Amerique, Orme parasol, Orme à bois dur, Bois dur, Orme blanc

es: Olmo americano, Olmo blanco

it: Olmo americano

Origin: North America (Central and eastern Canada and USA, used to be very common until the population was thinned out by a disease)

Ecological: available as FSC 100% and controlled wood, not listed on CITES

Usage: Furniture, Doors, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia

Colors: Beige / Yellow brown, Light brown

Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: 30 to 36 m

Bark: Light to dark brown, deep clefts, stripes peeling off

Texture: Fine

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good

Technical wood data:

Compressive Strength: 35 - 64 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 65 - 110 N/mm²