Species and wood science

English elm

English elm is Ulmus procera, a traditional European elm with interlocked grain.

Elm is tough and can show lively figure, but the grain may be demanding to machine. Wide old stock is scarce in many markets.

Check the botanical identity because elm names and local species overlap in trade.

More terms

European oak

European oak usually refers to Quercus robur or closely traded European white-oak species.

European walnut

European walnut is Juglans regia, also called English or Persian walnut.

European ash

European ash is Fraxinus excelsior, a pale hardwood with clear open grain.

Black locust

Black locust is Robinia pseudoacacia, a dense and naturally durable hardwood.