Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade'
Ulmus parvifolia | |
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Cultivar | 'Prairie Shade' |
Origin | USA |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade' is an American clone selected in 1973 in Oklahoma.[1]
Description
The tree is distinguished by its strong, upright growth when young.[2]
Pests and diseases
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola .
Cultivation
'Prairie Shade' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
None known.
References
- ↑ Whitcomb, C. E. & Hickman, G. G. (1986), HortScience, 21: 162–163, 1986.
- ↑ Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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