Elm cultivar
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Prairie Shade' |
| Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade' is an American clone selected in 1973 in Oklahoma.[1]
Description[edit]
The tree is distinguished by its strong, upright growth when young.[2]
Pests and diseases[edit]
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[3]
Cultivation[edit]
'Prairie Shade' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions[edit]
None known.
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.