The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress' is an American selection.
Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress' | |
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Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
Cultivar | 'Jade Empress' |
Origin | US |
Description
edit'Jade Empress' grows to a height of 10–16 m. The foliage is dark green in summer, turning yellow in autumn [1].
Pests and diseases
editThe 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'Jade Empress' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
editNone known.
References
edit- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.