1. North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood
   "Native Americans used red elm bark for medicinal purposes";
   - slippery elm, Ulmus rubra
    
2. Autumn-flowering elm of southeastern United States
   "The red elm's late blooms attracted fall pollinators";
   - September elm, Ulmus serotina

Derived forms: red elms

Type of: elm, elm tree

Part of: genus Ulmus, Ulmus

Encyclopedia: Red elm