The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Churchyard' was raised by Fleming's Nurseries in Victoria, Australia, propagated from a Chinese Elm growing in Melbourne.

Description[edit]

'Churchyard' is distinguished by its pendant branch tips and thickly textured foliage. The tree is of moderately rapid growth, ultimately achieving a rounded habit, approximately 10 m high and 10 m wide. The leaves, 5 cm long, turn a golden orange colour in autumn. The samarae are rounded, 9 mm in diameter, and are shed in late autumn.

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.^[1]

Cultivation[edit]

'Churchyard' is not known to be in cultivation beyond Australia.

Accessions[edit]

None known.

Nurseries[edit]

Australasia[edit]

• Fleming's Nursery [1], Monbulk, Victoria, Australia.

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