''Ulmus glabra'' 'Gittisham'
| Ulmus glabra | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Gittisham' |
| Origin | Gittisham, Devon, England |
The Wych Elm cultivar Ulmus glabra 'Gittisham' was cloned from an old tree found in the village of Gittisham, Devon.
Description
Indistinguishable from the species.
Pests and diseases
Although promoted as 'resistant', 'Gittisham' was found to be very susceptible to Dutch elm disease in trials conducted by Irstea at le Pepiniere de l'Etat, Guemene-Penfao, France, in 2012.
Accessions
None known.
Nurseries
Europe
- Thornhayes Nursery, Cullompton, Devon, UK .
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