Ulmus parvifolia 'Ohio'
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Ohio' was raised by A. M. Townsend at the USDA National Arboretum , and released in 1992.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Ohio' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Ohio' |
| Origin | US |
Description
'Ohio' is a moderately vase-shaped tree growing to approximately 13 m in height, the crown much the same in diameter but appears much looser and more open than most varieties. The small leaves are grass-green in colour, turning a dull red in autumn. The samarae too are reddish in colour.[1]
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
Initially marketed by Princeton Nurseries, near Kingston, New Jersey, (but not listed 2007), the tree is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
North America
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References
- Amer. Nurseryman, 176 (12), 72, 1992
- "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
External links
- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
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