Appearance and shape of the elm fruits
- Type of fruit: nut fruit
- surrounded by an oval, membranous wing, called a samara
- about 1.6-2.3 cm tall (field elm has significantly smaller fruits)
- arranged in clusters in many species
Fruit ripeness and peculiarities of the elm fruits
The elm develops its fruits in the months from May to June. In doing so, it also develops a seed that appears in the middle or on the edge of the fruit, depending on the type of elm (see below). However, this seed is not released immediately as is common with other tree species. It lingers in the fruit shell for a long time.
also read
- The seeds of the elm
- The elm: a species-rich tree
- Learning to identify the leaves of the elm
Spreading and germination of the seeds
The reason for the long preservation of the seed is its very short germination capacity. They are spread by the wind, but become ineffective after just a few days. However, if you land in a convenient location, you will start within two to three weeks. This is also the reason why elms are mainly propagated through grafting.
Different storage of the seeds
Did you know that if you look closely, it is possible to recognize the three elm species native to Europe based on the position of the seed on the fruit?
- in the mountain elm the seed is in the middle of the wing
- with the field elm it is outside
- the white elm, on the other hand, has fine hairs on the edge of the wing
Are the fruits of the elm edible?
Elms are non-toxic, so you can eat all of their ingredients, including fruits. In traditional Chinese medicine, small nuts have been of great importance for many years. Do you often feel unable to cope with a challenge, suffer from stress and fear of failure? Then the elm Bach Flower No. 11 remedy will help you alleviate your worries in a natural way.
