Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy'
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| Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Burgundy' |
| Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' is a small American development.
Description
[edit]The tree rarely exceeds 6 m in height, and has a broad, rounded form. The leaves are relatively large, dark-green, turning a deep burgundy in autumn. The exfoliating mottled bark is a rich orange-brown.
Pests and diseases
[edit]The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and completely unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[1]
Cultivation
[edit]'Burgundy' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Etymology
[edit]Presumably named for the colour of its autumn foliage.
Accessions
[edit]North America
[edit]- Scott Arboretum, US. Acc. no. 2003-261
- U S National Arboretum [1][permanent dead link], Washington, D.C., US. Acc. no. 62211.
Nurseries
[edit]North America
[edit](Widely available)
References
[edit]- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
External links
[edit]- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm[permanent dead link] Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20030413074605/http://fletcher.ces.state.nc.us/programs/nursery/metria/metria11/warren/elm.htm Return of the Elm - the status of elms in the nursery industry in 2000. Warren, K., J. Frank Schmidt and Co.
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