Indian Elm is a large deciduous tree, gowing up to 18 m tall. It has grey bark, covered with blisters, peeling in corky scales on old trees. Alternately arranged leaves are elliptic-ovate, 8-13 cm long and 3.2-6.3 cm wide, smooth, with entire margins, and a pointed tip. Leaf base is rounded or heart-shaped. Stipules are lance-shaped Common name: Indian Elm, entire-leaved elm tree, jungle cork tree, south Indian elm tree Color: greenish-yellow to brownish, Bloom time: Feb- March Height: 18.00 m Difficulty level: easy to grow Planting & Care plant have long tap roots which need to stretch out so the plants prefer well-dug, loose, well-draining soil; in preparing a bed, dig down 2 feet in depth and about 3 feet across to ensure the soil isn’t too compact. Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: well-drained soil Water: Medium Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer Care: While the plant is small, water around