How to Identify Elm Leaves

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Note the shape of elm leaves. They usually are elliptical to oblong in shape with a prominent point at their tip.
Step 2:
Observe elm leaves' veination. The veins are regularly spaced on the leaf, and they resemble a feather.
Step 3:
Look at the margins. The leaf margins consist of pointy teeth that are regularly spaced. These larger teeth also have smaller teeth on them. This particular pattern is referred to as double-toothed leaves.
Step 4:
Note how the stem attaches to an elm leaf. The end of the leaf narrows abruptly to the stem. The stem is also typically bent to one side.
Step 5:
Get a guidebook to aid you in the identification of specific species of elm. There are several species of North American Elm as well as other elm species around the world. A good field guide to consider is "Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification" published by St. Martin's Press. Purchase this guidebook online at Amazon or in bookstores.

Resources

Information on trees from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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