Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade'

Ulmus parvifolia
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Cultivar 'Prairie Shade'
Origin USA

The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Prairie Shade' is an American clone selected in 1973 in Oklahoma [1].

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Description

The tree is distinguished by its strong, upright growth when young [2].

Pests and diseases

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

'Prairie Shade' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Accessions

None known.

References

  1. ^ Whitcomb, C. E. & Hickman, G. G. (1986), HortScience, 21: 162-163, 1986.
  2. ^ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.