This is a discussion on elm branches within the Freshwater and Tropical Fish forums, part of the Freshwater Fish and Aquariums category; -->
Can I use branches from elm and / or branches from maple trees for decor in my tank?...
if they are fully dead and dried out then there should not be an issue. The softer the wood the fast it will breakdown though. Don't expect them to last as long as the really dense woods you get at the LFS.