Ulmus parvifolia 'Nire-keyaki'
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| Ulmus parvifolia | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Nire-keyaki' |
| Origin | Not known |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Nire-keyaki' is a dwarf variety principally used for bonsai.
Description
The clone is distinguished by its dense branching and fringed leaves.
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
Known in Europe and Australasia, 'Nire-keyaki' does not appear to have been introduced to North America.
Synonymy
- Zelkova 'Nire', Ulmus 'Nire', Ulmus 'Nire-keyaki'.
Accessions
None known.
Nurseries
Europe
- Kwekerij Rein & Mark Bulk [1], Boskoop, Netherlands.
Australasia
- Yamina Rare Plants [2], Monbulk, Melbourne, Australia. (Listed erroneously as U. davidiana 'Nire-keyaki').
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.