Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress'

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress' is an American selection.

Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Jade Empress'
OriginUS

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 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

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

Accessions edit

None known.

References edit

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