Milliken (elm cultivar)

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The Chinese Elm U. parvifolia cultivar Milliken is an American introduction, growing to about 14 m in height, with a spread of slightly smaller dimension. Bearing dark-green leaves, and sporting the usual mottled bark, the tree is particularly noted for its uniform shape [1].

Contents 1 Arboreta etc. accessions 1.1 North America 1.2 Europe 2 Nurseries 3 Etymology 4 Synonymy 5 External links

[edit] Arboreta etc. accessions

[edit] North America

• Milliken Arboretum, Spartanburg, SC.

[edit] Europe

None known.

[edit] Nurseries

None known.

[edit] Etymology

Named for the Milliken Arboretum, owned by the Milliken & Company floor coverings manufacturer.

[edit] Synonymy

None.

[edit] External links

• http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.