Ulmus parvifolia 'Emerald Prairie'
- Ulmus parvifolia 'Emerald Prairie'
Infobox Cultivar | name = "Ulmus parvifolia"
cultivar = 'Emerald Prairie'
origin = USAThe Chinese Elm "Ulmus parvifolia" Jacq. cultivar 'Emerald Prairie' raised by Kansas State University and released in 2004.
Description
The tree can reach a height of about 13 m, with a spread slightly less at approximately 12 m. It is distinguished by its superior foliar quality.
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" [http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm] . 'Emerald Prairie' is also noted for its resistance to black spot [Griffin, J. J., Khatamian, H., Pair, J. C., Shelton, M. (2004). 'Emerald Prairie' lacebark elm. "HortScience", 2004 (Vol. 39) (No. 1) 181-182] .]Cultivation
'Emerald Prairie' has yet to be grown beyond North America.
Accessions
None known.
References
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2010.
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