Ulmus americana var. floridana
| Ulmus americana var. floridana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Ulmaceae |
| Genus: | Ulmus |
| Species: | |
| Variety: | U. a. var. floridana
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| Trinomial name | |
| Ulmus americana var. floridana | |
Ulmus americana var. floridana, the Florida elm, is smaller than the type, and occurs naturally in north and central Florida south to Lake Okeechobee.
Description
Grows to a maximum height of 22 metres (72 ft), with a slightly greater spread.[1]
Pests and diseases
The tree is no less susceptible to Dutch elm disease, although the disease is less prevalent in Florida.
References
- ^ Gilman, Edward F.; Watson, Dennis G. (October 1994). "Ulmus americana var. floridana" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
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