Dampieri (elm hybrid)

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U. hollandica Dampieri is one of a number of hybrids arising from the crossing of the Wych Elm U. glabra with a variety of Field Elm U. minor. It is a fastigiate, conical tree with upright branches bearing tough, ovate leaves < 8 cm long, densely clustered on short, glabrous shoots. Believed to have originated in continental Europe, it was commonly planted in towns during the latter half of the 19th century. A golden form, Dampieri Aurea, of much the same shape and size, was also very popular, and is probably the origin of the Golden Elm U. x hollandica Wredei.

Like all U. x hollandica hybrids, Dampieri is susceptible to Dutch elm disease. A specimen is in the NCCPG elm collection [1] held by Brighton & Hove City Council. It is not known to be in cultivation in North America or Australasia.

[edit] References

• Elwes, H. J. & Henry, A. (1913). The Trees of Great Britain & Ireland. Vol. VII. pp 1848-1929. Private publication, Edinburgh. [2]
• Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs. (1977). David & Charles, Newton Abbot, UK.
• White, J. & More, D. (2002). Trees of Britain and northern Europe. Cassell, London.