Tree ID help

[KShip85]

I was out trying to identify some trees and came across three that are giving me some trouble.  All three are growing on a wooded hillside above a creek.  I'm thinking some kind of elm for the last one but I'm not for sure. Thanks for the help.

Kip

[Jake Levi]

I agree on the Elm,

2nd a member of the Poplar clan, need good look at the leaves ,

first one looks like a southern resident, leaves me out.

Good luck on them, I'll be watching the thread.

[Hillbilly]

The first one is American beech, the second and third are elms.

[MikmaqArcher]

Beech and elms no doubt about it!

[TRACY]

The first one is American beech, the second and third are elms.

Right on!


Tracy

[Jake Levi]

What kind of elm on the 2nd ?  The bark doesnt look at all like an elm or those I have known.

[KShip85]

Thanks all, I was thinking maybe beech on the first one but the leaves threw me off a little, quite a lot larger than what I've been used to seeing on beech.  Any idea on the sub species of the elms?  The second one especially as I can't really match the bark with anything in my book.

Kip

[El Destructo]

                  Kip...what are ya worried about...all the Elm I have ever tried...made great Bows...if ya can split it.........

[KShip85]

Haha, just a desire to know my trees...little OCD in that respect at times

Kip

[TRACY]

HOwdy neighbor! Didn't realize your location until now and it looks like American Elm uUlmus americana. The only other choice would be red elm and like Michael said they are both great candidates for some great bows. When you split out some staves you'll realize how tough it is. Good luck!


Tracy

[Jude]

That second one is swamp elm isn't it?

[Jake Levi]

After elm was mentioned I wondered about swamp elm, I have heard of it but never seen any, the bark on this doesnt look like any elm I know.

I also ruled out beech on the first as I have never seen any beech leaves that large, most of the beech I grew up with has gone the way of the blight, just memories now.

[Hillbilly]

The elms you should have in your area are Ulmus americana (American elm,) U. rubra (Slippery elm,) U. alata (winged elm,) and U. thomasii (rock elm.) As it is hard to positively ID a tree from a photo or two,  I would use the key in a tree book to see what you have between those four.

[denny]

I just built several red elm bows. I agree with hillbilly...beech and slippery elm. I got both growing all around me. Denny