Can you help to identify this tree?

[AWhite]

Hi all, I recently moved to a new home with this (see image) tree in the garden. I’ve been unable to identify it and hoped those with more expertise than I have could confirm. It’s 4ft tall and as you can see the bark and branches are quite distinctive. The leaves are small (2-3cm) and oval shape. No flowers or fruit. Thanks in advance.

[Steve Bullman]

I think it’s elm, not sure if it’s a specific variety that does this or some sort of bacterial canker. 

[s.varty]

Agree , elm

[Steve Bullman]

Bit of Googling suggests it’s ulmus alata, or winged elm in English.

 

can’t speak for everyone else on the forum but elm trees are a bit before my time so my ident on different varieties isn’t too hot!

 

Photo 2822-05: Rough bark of winged elm (Ulmus alata) on Post...Creek Park. College Station, Texas

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[richyrich]

10 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

I think it’s elm, not sure if it’s a specific variety that does this or some sort of bacterial canker. 

I have seen a small 'wild' Elm in my village with similar twigs.

[Steve Bullman]

4 minutes ago, richyrich said:

I have seen a small 'wild' Elm in my village with similar twigs.

Seen it a few times myself though not necessarily to the extent of the one in the photos which is why I wondered if it can also be some sort of canker 

[Mick Dempsey]

Yeah it’s an elm, I think that’s normal and it loses that “corkiness” as it matures.

[AWhite]

Thanks all, super helpful and very much appreciated!

[Chris at eden]

Another possibility is Euonymous alatus. Does it turn red in autumn?