Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' | |
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Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
Cultivar | 'Burgundy' |
Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' was selected for its autumn foliage by Dr Michael Dirr and A. E. Richards from a tree on the University of Georgia campus, and first described in 1990. [1] [2]
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.
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 . [3]
'Burgundy' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Named for the colour of its autumn foliage. [2]
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