VADA (elm hybrid)

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The elm cultivar VADA™ Warnoux is a Dutch development derived from the crossing of the hybrid Plantyn with another selfed (self-pollinated) specimen of Plantyn. Originally identified as clone No. 762, it was selected and assessed by the French Institut Nationale pour la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), who patented it as VADA™ in 2006. Possessed of the same vigour and disease-resistance as LUTECE™, VADA is a more fastigiate tree primarily intended for street planting.

The tree is marketed exclusively by Pepinieres Lemonnier [1], Forges, France. The cultivar was introduced to the UK by Butterfly Conservation in December, 2006, and is planted at Great Fontley Farm, near Fareham.