Japanese elm is a deciduous tree belonging to Ulmaceae, which is generally called “elm.” This tree is the symbol of Toyokoro Town in Tokachi region. Its figure with the branches fully extending to either side is in good harmony with the surrounding landscapes. The tree in the picture is presumably 130 years old. Seen from a distance, it looks like one tree, but actually it is composed of the two trees tangled around each other and forming one united body. This beautiful tree was designated as a town’s cultural property in 1986. Elms are hermaphroditic, and before coming into leaf they have purplish light green flowers in March through April. As an elm tree grows as tall as up to 35 m, it is suitable for street trees or being planted in a park. Elm wood is used for all purposes including furniture, musical instruments, and fuelwood. The fibers gotten from the branches are made into a rope. Fully leaved out in the summer, the tree shows us its beautiful and dignified figure with its leaves blown in the breeze from the Tokachi River.