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THE WYCH ELM. 





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HAZEL SHOOT. 



THE WYCH ELM (Ulmus Montana), also called the Scotch Elm, 



Mountain Elm, Witch Hazel. 



There are many varieties of the Elm, some closely resembling 

 the Wych Elm, others more like the English Elm. Four species 

 are regarded as British, namely, Ulmus Campestris (English), 

 Ulmus Montana (Wych), Ulmus Stricta (Cornish), and Ulmus 

 Saberosa (cork-barked Elm). There is a variety called by foresters 

 the Dutch Elm, and many crosses between the species. The 

 Wych Elm grows rapidly, and under favourable circumstances 

 will reach a height of 130 feet. It appears to be a native of 

 Britain. It is usually propagated from layers, on account of the 

 unfertility of its seed. The too rapid growth of the tree renders 

 the timber valueless. All the Elms require a good soil for their 

 proper development, nor can they withstand great drought. The 

 Witch Hazel ot America is a totally different tree. 



