What is this tree called?

[fensant]

This tree grows in the Meadows of Edinburgh. I tried identifying it myself but can't be certain.
It is approximately 70 feet high, and the leaf pictured here is two inches in length.

[Hedge Witch]

I think it's an Elm, but there are so many species.

A study of the bark might help, and any fruits that appear.

[ron1863]

Could also be Birch, which the tree shape reminds me of but I would agree with HW and go for Elm.

Oh! and a warm welcome to WAB too

[fensant]

Thank you for the input, guys. I'll get pictures of the bark and flowers tomorrow to narrow it down. Elm seems to be the answer but I still can't be sure!

[Dutchess]

I'd go with Elm.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Dutchess

I'd go with Elm.

Me too!

[pleb]

Look at the base of the leaf where it joins the stalk. One side is much longer than the other and this is a characteristic of the elm leaf. There are lots of different elms and they are difficult to identify.

[fensant]

Thank you for the help everyone! Now that we've established it's an elm tree, here are the pictures of the flowers and bark:

There are tags nailed to the tree. A metallic round one says "2132," and a rectangular green one says "00435 EDC" (Edinburgh District Council). Only a fraction remains of a third, blue tag, but judging by the surrounding trees' blue tags it said "07515." I don't know if these are any use, but I'm trying to provide exhaustive information!

[The Woodman]

Give E.D.C.'s Tree officer a call with the tag number and ask him/her for the species.

[Dutchess]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

Give E.D.C.'s Tree officer a call with the tag number and ask him/her for the species.

Aww, Woody! That's too easy! We like a guessing game here on WAB

Be interested to hear what they have to say though

D.