American Elm (Ulmus americana)

Family: Ulmaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Green. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Vase.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The red inner bark has been used to make a coffee-like drink. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The red inner bark has been used to make a coffee-like drink.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich soils, especially by streams and in lowlands. Found on a range of soil types, from acidic to mildly alkaline. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)