Laciniata Elm (Ulmus laciniata)

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

Ulmus laciniata is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Bark/Inner Bark

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Inner bark - cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a thickening in soups or added to cereal flours when making bread etc. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Inner bark - cooked.; It can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a thickening in soups or added to cereal flours when making bread etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Temperate forests all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)