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Re: Elm Seedlings

> I am new to the list, so hello all.  I have a question about Elm
> seedlings.  We have both American (Ulmus Americana) and Red (Ulmus
> rubra) growing in the woods behind us.  I had some seedlings show up in
> a container that I was not using so I let them grow up.  They appear to
> be some sort of elm, but I am confused about the leaf.  The main leader
> has opposite leaves but the lateral branches have alternate leaves. 
> Any elm growers out there who can convince me that these are, or are
> not, elms?

Hi Mark,

   Well, I don't know if I can convince you either way, but it _is_
	possible for species that normally exhibit certain characteristics
	to deviate into a less recognizable form.  This is particularly
	evident in young trees, and could account for the opposite/alternate
	combination that you are seeing.  How big are the trees now?

	You could also try identifying the through other characteristics:

	   Are the stems really slimy if you chew on them (U. rubra)?
		Do the leaf scars show 3 distinct bundle traces (U. americana)?
		What do the buds look like (tell me, and I'll try to see if
		   I understand :)

Chris
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