The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Lois Hole' is a dwarf variety cloned from 'Frosty'.
Ulmus parvifolia 'Lois Hole' | |
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Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
Cultivar | 'Lois Hole' |
Origin | US |
Description edit
The clone is distinguished by the more pronounced white margins on its small leaves.
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
'Lois Hole' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Etymology edit
The cultivar is named for the late Mrs Lois Hole, former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and horticulturist.
Accessions edit
North America edit
- Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Illinois, US. Acc. no. 355–2007.
Nurseries edit
North America edit
- Arrowhead Alpines [1], Fowlerville, Michigan, US.
- Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery [2], New Marshfield, Ohio, US.
References edit
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
External links edit