| Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' | |
|---|---|
 'Geisha' in sunlight, in Wrocław University Botanical Garden, Wrocław, Poland (May 2022) | |
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Geisha' |
| Origin | Europe |
The Chinese elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' is a dwarf variety, introduced c.1980.
Rarely exceeding 2 m in height, though old specimens can attain 5 m, [1] 'Geisha' is distinguished by its small, variegated leaves, with colour strongest in the spring, [2] [3] and with creamy-white margins. [4]
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the elm leaf beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola . [5]
Relatively common in cultivation in Europe, it is not known to have been introduced to North America or Australasia.
A tallish old specimen, planted c.1985, stands in the University of Wrocław Botanical Garden.
Also known as Ulmus parvifolia 'Nana variegata'. [1]
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