Ulmus parvifolia 'Garden City Clone'

Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar 'Garden City Clone'
Origin USA

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Garden City Clone' was raised in Kansas. The champion tree was 18 m tall in 1993; however, the name 'Garden City Clone' is not officially recognized.[1]

Description

Not available.

Cultivation

Laboratory tests at Kansas State University found the tree was hardy down to a temperature of -30°C (−22°F).[2] The cultivar is not known to have been introduced to Europe or Australasia.

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 .

Synonymy

Accessions

North America

Nurseries

North America

References

  1. 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.
  2. Rajashekar, C, Pair, J. & Shelton, M. (1996). Hardiness of Lacebark Elm Selections. 1996 Woody Ornamentals Evaluation, Kansas State University.



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