Ulmus pumila 'Chinkota'
| Ulmus pumila | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Chinkota' |
| Origin | USA |
The Siberian Elm cultivar Ulmus pumila 'Chinkota' is from a seed-produced line of extremely cold-hardy trees raised in the USA. The tree was developed from seed of the cultivar 'Dropmore' by the South Dakota State University after World War II [1]
Description
'Chinkota' is distinguished from 'Dropmore' by its lower branching habit and earlier dormancy .
Pests and diseases
See under Ulmus pumila.
Cultivation
The cultivar is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
References
- ↑ Collins, P. E. (1955). Chinkota Elm. South Dakota Farm and Home Research. 7 (1), 14–16, 27. South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA.
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