Ulmus parvifolia 'Taiwan'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Taiwan'
Species Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar 'Taiwan'
OriginTaiwan

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Taiwan' is a small, evergreen tree from Taiwan .

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Description

The clone is characterized by thin and delicate stems, giving it a very graceful appearance.

Pests and diseases

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

Intended for bonsai use only, 'Taiwan' is not known to have been introduced to Europe or Australasia.

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

North America

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References

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