Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy'

Summary

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' is a small American development.

Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Burgundy'
OriginUS

Description edit

The tree rarely exceeds 6 m in height, and has a broad, rounded form. The leaves are relatively large, dark-green, turning a deep burgundy in autumn. The exfoliating mottled bark is a rich orange-brown.

Pests and diseases edit

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and completely unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[1]

Cultivation edit

'Burgundy' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Etymology edit

Presumably named for the colour of its autumn foliage.

Accessions edit

North America edit

Nurseries edit

North America edit

(Widely available)

References edit

  1. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.

External links edit

  • http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm[permanent dead link] Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20030413074605/http://fletcher.ces.state.nc.us/programs/nursery/metria/metria11/warren/elm.htm Return of the Elm - the status of elms in the nursery industry in 2000. Warren, K., J. Frank Schmidt and Co.