Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF'

Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar	'UPMTF' = Bosque™
Origin	USA

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF' (selling name Bosque™) was raised by Moon's Tree Farm nursery [1], Atlanta.

Description

Rarely exceeding 6 m in height, Bosque has a single central leader and strong ascending branches forming a pyramidal crown. The leaves are a lustrous dark green, turning yellow to orange in autumn. The mottled bark ranges from greyish orange to greyish brown. The tree is reputed to be very fast growing.

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 [2].

Cultivation

Bosque is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Etymology

Acronym of Ulmus Parvifolia Moon Tree Farm

Accessions

North America

• Bartlett Tree Experts. Acc. nos. 2003–925/6

Nurseries

North America

(Widely available)

External links

• http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
• 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.