A common use for field elm (Ulmus minor) and other types of elm trees is for their wood, which has an interlocking grain and is therefore resistant to splitting. This tree has a distinctive crown, and you can tell it apart from the similar wych elm by noting the fact that its shoots are more slender.

American elm (Ulmus americana) is a deciduous hermaphroditic tree which can be found in a variety of habitats - swamps, low-laying lands, areas surrounding rivers, hillsides, and highlands. It was a very dominant tree species in North America before Dutch elm disease was introduced during the first half of the 20th century, which caused massive die-offs.

You don't see wych elm (Ulmus glabra) much anymore because Dutch elm disease wiped out much of its population. The caterpillar form of the white-letter hairstreak butterfly depends on this tree for nutritional sustenance, so it's also in decline. In medieval magical beliefs, elm trees supposedly had the power to give you prophetic dreams.

Siberian elm is a deciduous plant recently introduced to Southern Europe from Asia. The plant rapidly resprouts from its roots and is considered invasive. It is planted to break winds and control soil erosion. The plant is quite hardy and can grow in soils that are saline or polluted.

Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a small, deciduous elm tree native to China, Japan, North Korea, and Vietnam. This tree is considered to have the hardest wood of all elm tree species. Commercially, its wood is used to make baseball bats, bows, and the handles of tools. Ornamentally, the chinese elm is used in landscaping in areas with a good amount of full sunlight.

Winged elm (Ulmus alata) is a tree species native to the southern United States that's also known as the wahoo. This is a slow growing species of plant that is particularly resistant to herbicides.

Cedar elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is a deciduous tree native to the southern United States where it grows in the flat regions at the bottom of valleys. Cedar elm is in danger of contracting Dutch Elm disease and being harmed by the elm leaf beetle. Cedar elm can also attract monarch butterflies.

Slippery elm is an elm tree native to North America that grows throughout the United States and Canada in both dry and moist soils. The inner bark has a slippery texture that gives the tree its name. Though not often used in carpentry, the wood is fibrous and can be turned into excellent twine or rope. This species is susceptible to damage by the elm leaf beetle.

Once exported to England to build battleships, the rock elm, or Ulmus thomasii, is a deciduous tree with hardwood. It grows in one central trunk with serrated leaves. The wood of the rock elm is valuable.

European white elm is a host plant for the white-letter hairstreak butterfly, so it is highly valued and sought-after by butterfly conservationists. It is frequently planted as an amenity tree in towns and beside roads because of its air pollution and de-icing salts tolerance. European white elm resists Dutch elm disease, unlike the other two native species of elm, most likely because it's not a common target of the elm bark beetle.

Small-leaved elm is a subspecies to the field elm and common ornamental plant. It has been grown chiefly in cities and countrysides and is included in a project run by The Conservation Foundation to increase disease-resistant elm species within public spaces. Small-leaved elm has also been the subject of much research, with many clones being produced.

Ulmus laciniata is chiefly distinguished by its leaves often regularly incised to form between three and seven apical lobes. The bark of young trees is dark grey-brown exfoliating in flakes but becomes shallowly fissured with maturity. The unwinged branchlets bear laciniate leaves usually obtriangular < 18 cm in length. The perfect wind-pollinated apetalous flowers are produced on second-year shoots in spring followed in spring by elliptic < 2 to 1.4 cm samarae lightly-notched at the apex.

Japanese elm is a deciduous tree with broad, oval leaves showcasing double-serrated margins, offering a lush green canopy that turns golden in autumn. Its bark is deeply furrowed, aiding its survival in temperate climates. Japanese elm is distinguished by its umbrella-like crown, small reddish flowers, and winged seeds, attesting to its resilience and ornamental appeal.

The tree grows to a maximum height of 15 m with a relatively slender trunk < 30 cm d.b.h. The leaves are obovate to obovate-elliptic < 10 cm × < 5 cm with a rough upper surface often dark red on emergence. The perfect wind-pollinated apetalous flowers are produced on second-year shoots in spring followed by obovate samarae < 1.9 cm long × < 1.3 cm wide.

English elm (Ulmus procera) is a deciduous tree native to Europe but also naturalized in parts of North America and Australia. It is fast-growing and can reach 40 m in height. English elm flowers from winter to spring and produces seeds from spring to summer. The tree is known to attract wildlife and is quite resistant to air pollution.

Weeping Siberian elm ‘pendula’ is named for its drooping, ‘pendulous’ branches, which give it plenty of ornamental appeal. This rare Chinese hybrid is a dwarf Siberian elm whose compact form makes it ideal for growth as a specimen tree. Weeping siberian umbrella elm thrives even in exposed settings and so can be used as a hedge or windbreak.

The ulmus pumila 'Jinye' is a resilient deciduous tree notable for its compact stature and vigorous growth. It bears dense, rich green foliage with small, serrated leaves that turn yellow in autumn. This hardy variety adapts well to urban environments and is resistant to harsh conditions, including drought and poor soils. Its ability to thrive with minimal care makes it a favored option for landscaping.

Columnar golden elm makes a statement as an ornamental landscaping plant. The cultivar has an attractive erect growth habit, but that’s not what makes it stand out. The bright-colored foliage adds color to the area and lasts throughout the summer.

Golden elm is a showy tree that features reddish-brown flowers. It has golden leaves that are intensified in bright sunlight and more muted when it grows in too much shade. A lime green coloration is seen in younger leaves, and as the seasons progress, the color will change to a deeper golden hue.

By the age of ten years the tree bears a close resemblance to the American elm U. americana but will never approach the latter's size. The tree can reach a height of 17 m with a slender trunk rarely exceeding 0.4 m d.b.h; the bark is longitudinally fissured and dark grey in colour. The twigs often develop corky wings that spring persist for several years. The leaves are usually obovate < 9 cm long by 5 cm broad (significantly smaller on juvenile trees) and chiefly characterized by their thick leathery texture and obtusely doubly or simply toothed margins. The perfect wind-pollinated apetalous flowers appear from spring until spring. As implied by its name U. macrocarpa is distinguished by its large orbicular wafer-like samarae < 50 mm in diameter which ripen in spring and summer.

Created as a dwarf variety, the chinese elm 'Frosty' cultivar of the Chinese elm is sometimes used in bonsai. Though it is a dwarf variety, the leaves tend to be larger than those of other Chinese elms. As indicated by the cultivar's name, the tree's jagged green leaves are 'frosted' with a unique white edging in summer.

Mexican elm is a deciduous tree with a rounded canopy and deeply furrowed bark, growing up to 30 meters tall. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate, with serrated margins and a lustrous green surface, typically turning yellow before falling in autumn. The small, inconspicuous flowers bloom prior to leaf emergence, later developing into flat, winged seeds. Mexican elm is adapted to thrive in moist, well-drained soils, often found in mountainous regions, riparian zones, or as a landscape specimen.