Ulmus laevis

Ulmus laevis, the European white elm, is a deciduous tree native mainly to central and eastern Europe. Its winged fruits and often buttressed trunk distinguish it from many other European elms.

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Ulmus: Ulmus is a genus of deciduous and evergreen trees commonly known as elms. Ulmus laevis is one species within this genus.
Flood tolerance: Flood tolerance is the ability of an organism to survive prolonged inundation or waterlogged conditions. Ulmus laevis can withstand flooding better than many other European elms.
Ulmus minor: Ulmus minor, the field elm, is a European elm species often found in drier and more varied habitats. It is a close European relative more associated with dry sites than Ulmus laevis.
Urban forestry: Urban forestry is the planning and care of trees and wooded areas in towns and cities. Ulmus laevis has been planted in parks and urban landscapes, including beyond its native range.
Ulmaceae: Ulmaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes elms and hackberries. This family provides the broader botanical classification of the European white elm.
Seed dispersal: Seed dispersal is the movement of seeds away from the parent plant. Wind carries its samaras, while high water can transport them along floodplains.
Ulmus glabra: Ulmus glabra, the wych elm, is a European elm with large leaves and broad, asymmetric leaf bases. Its leaf shape and upland habitats contrast with the white elm's floodplain associations.
Floodplain restoration: Floodplain restoration is the rehabilitation of riverine land and its natural flooding processes and habitats. Restoring floodplain forests can re-establish suitable habitat for this elm.
Samara: A samara is a dry, winged fruit that disperses its seed by wind. Ulmus laevis bears single-seeded samaras that help distinguish its fruit.
Dutch elm disease: Dutch elm disease is a lethal vascular disease of elms caused by fungi spread by bark beetles. Ulmus laevis is generally less susceptible than some elms, but can still be infected.