The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Churchyard' was raised by Fleming's Nurseries in Victoria, Australia, propagated from a Chinese Elm growing in Melbourne.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Churchyard' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Churchyard' |
| Origin | Australia |
Description edit
'Churchyard' is distinguished by its pendant branch tips and thickly textured foliage. The tree is of moderately rapid growth, ultimately achieving a rounded habit, approximately 10 m high and 10 m wide. The leaves, 5 cm long, turn a golden orange colour in autumn. The samarae are rounded, 9 mm in diameter, and are shed in late autumn.
Pests and diseases edit
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 edit
'Churchyard' is not known to be in cultivation beyond Australia.
Accessions edit
None known.
Nurseries edit
Australasia edit
References edit
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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