Ulmus parvifolia 'Burnley Select'
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burnley Select' was grown from seed taken from a tree at the Burnley (horticultural) College, University of Melbourne and selected by Dr Peter May.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Burnley Select' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Burnley Select' |
| Origin | Australia |
Description
This budded elm is a narrow-spreading tree with good, upright branch attachment. The original tree in Kyneton, Victoria, is about 12 m tall by 6 m broad. Unlike many other upright selections of Ulmus parvifolia, the tree is reputed to have little included bark.
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
'Burnley Select' is not known to be in cultivation beyond Australia.
Accessions
None known.
Nurseries
Australasia
- Metro Trees, Alphington, Victoria, Australia.
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References
- "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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