Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa'
| Ulmus parvifolia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Cultivar | 'Yatsubusa' |
| Origin | Not known |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' [1] is a dwarf variety.
Description
The name is used both to identify a cultivar and as a group name [2] for particularly small-leaved variants specifically raised for bonsai culture [3].[1][2]
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 [4].
Etymology
'Yatsubusa' is the Japanese word for 'dwarf'.
Accessions
North America
- Scott Arboretum. Acc. no. 2000–080
Europe
- Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley. No details available.
Nurseries
North America
(Widely available)
Europe
(Widely available)
References
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