Ulmus americana var. floridana
Appearance
Ulmus americana var. floridana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
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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