Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens'
| Ulmus glabra |
'Lutescens' (felled c. 2005), Vinkeleskade, Amsterdam. Photo: Ronnie Nijboer, Bonte Hoek kwekerijen. |
| Details |
| Cultivar |
'Lutescens' |
| Origin |
England |
The Golden Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens', is arguably the best of the golden elm cultivars as it keeps its colour as it ages.
Description
A medium-sized, fast-growing deciduous tree that reaches a height of approximately 15 metres with a spread of about 20 metres. In its first years, the tree is vase-shaped, but spreads as it matures to form a rounded canopy. The hue of the leaves varies according to light intensity. Ergo: where exposed to full sunlight the leaves are bright yellow, but in shade no more than a lime green.
Pests and diseases
The cultivar is not known to be any less susceptible to Dutch elm disease than the species.
Cultivation
'Lutescens' is not known in North America, but was once commonly planted in the UK, parts of Australia [1] and New Zealand. The tree was also known to have been marketed in Poland in the 19th century by the Ulrich nursery [2], Warsaw.
The original tree was known as the Gallows Elm because of its proximity to the gallows in York [3].
Synonymy
- Ulmus americana aurea: Calmphtout Nursery, Belgium, in error.
- Ulmus campestris lutescens: Dieck, (Zöschen, Germany), Haupt. Cat. 1885, p. 81.
- Ulmus campestris 'Lutescens': Boom, Ned. Dendr. 1: 157, 1959.
Accessions
Europe
- Dubrava Arboretum, Lithuania. No details available.
- Grange Farm, Sutton St. James, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK. Acc. No. 513
- Hortus Botanicus Nationalis, Salaspils, Latvia. Acc. nos. 18108,09,10,11.
- Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, UK. Two specimens.
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK. No details available.
- Tallinn Botanic Garden, Estonia [1]. No accession details available.
- Westonbirt Arboretum [2], Tetbury, Glos., UK. No planting date or acc. no. available.
- Brighton & Hove City Council, UK, NCCPG elm collection [3]. Dyke Road Place, Brighton.
Australasia
Nurseries
Europe
Widely available.
Australasia
References
- ^ Rowell, Raymond J. (1982). Ornamental Flowering Trees in Australia, AH & AW Reed Pty Ltd ISBN 0-589-50178-X
- ^ Ulrich, C. (1894), Katalog Drzew i Krezewow, C. Ulrich, Rok 1893-94, Warszawa
- ^ White, J. & More, D. Trees of Britain & Northern Europe, Cassells, London, ISBN 0-304-36192-5.