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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Winged Elm is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameUlmus alata
Janka hardness1,540 lbf
Average dried weight42 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Winged Elm?
Winged Elm is a domestic hardwood species. Grows in the southern and south-central US. Common uses include furniture, veneer, baskets, boxes, hockey sticks, wood pulp and papermaking.
Scientific nameUlmus alata
DistributionGrows in the southern and south-central US
ShrinkageRadial: 5.3%, Tangential: 11.6%, Volumetric: 17.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
DurabilityElm is non-durable and prone to insect attack.
Winged Elm colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a light to mid-toned reddish brown; the paler sapwood is normally distinct.
The grain is interlocked, which makes the wood very resistant to splitting. Texture is somewhat coarse and uneven.
Working notes
Interlocked grain makes elm a challenge to work, particularly on quartersawn faces. Planing may leave tearout or a fuzzy surface.
Elms in the Ulmus genus are reported sensitizers, although severe reactions are rare.
Winged Elm should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Winged Elm
Best projects
Common uses include furniture, veneer, baskets, boxes, hockey sticks, wood pulp and papermaking.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Winged Elm from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Winged Elm FAQ
What is Winged Elm best used for?
Common uses include furniture, veneer, baskets, boxes, hockey sticks, wood pulp and papermaking. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Winged Elm beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Winged Elm?
The buying section on this page links to any Winged Elm Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.