Ulmus pumila 'Manchu'

Ulmus pumila
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Cultivar 'Manchu'
Origin Saskatchewan, Canada

The Siberian Elm Ulmus pumila cultivar 'Manchu' was raised by Stewarts Nurseries, Sutherland, Saskatchewan, circa 1951 from seed collected by Mr Ptitsin from near Harbin, China.

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Description

Not available.

Pests and diseases

See under Ulmus pumila.

Cultivation

'Manchu' was found to be hardy in Saskatchewan [1]. The tree was superseded in the USA by 'Dropmore'. It is not known whether 'Manchu' remains in cultivation.

References

  1. ^ Green, P. S. (1964). Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus. Arnoldia, Vol. 24. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University. [1]