Ulmus americana 'Queen City'

Summary

The American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Queen City' was a selection made c. 1944 from a tree growing on the Lake Shore Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Ulmus americana 'Queen City'
SpeciesUlmus americana
Cultivar'Queen City'
OriginSheridan Nurseries, Ontario, Canada

Description edit

The tree was distinguished by its symmetric vase-shape, dense branching, the lateral branches extending horizontally, and smooth bark.[1]

Cultivation edit

'Queen City' was first marketed by the Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, Ontario, in 1949; it is not known to remain in cultivation.

Etymology edit

'Queen City' is a former nickname of Toronto.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Green, Peter Shaw (1964). "Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus". Arnoldia. 24 (6–8). Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University: 41–80. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  2. ^ Bateman, Chris (November 15, 2014). "How Toronto got its various nickname". blogTO. Retrieved October 23, 2017.