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Grey Elm
| Common Name: | Grey Elm, American Elm |
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| Latin Name: | Ulmus Americana |
| Characteristics of the Tree: | This medium to large tree usually reaches a height of 27m (90ft) with a trunk 500mm (1ft 8in) in diameter, but good growing conditions can produce larger trees. |
| Characteristics of the Wood: | The course textured wood is strong, tougher than the European elms and is good for steam bending. The grain is usually straight but can be interlocking. The heartwood is a pale reddish-brown color. |
| Common Uses: | Furniture, cabinetry, cooperage, joinery and veneer. |
| Workability: | Sharp cutting tool will make working with this species managable. It glues satisfactorily. |
| Finishing: | It accepts stain well but can be difficult to finish. |
| Average Dry Weight: | 580kg/m3 (36lb/ft3) |
| Source Information: | “Collins Good Wood Guide”, Harper/Collins Publishers |