Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade'
Species Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar 'Prairie Shade'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade' is an American clone selected in 1973 in Oklahoma. [1]

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Description

The tree is distinguished by its strong, upright growth when young. [2]

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 . [3]

Cultivation

'Prairie Shade' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Accessions

None known.

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References

  1. Whitcomb, C. E. & Hickman, G. G. (1986), HortScience, 21: 162163, 1986.
  2. Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  3. "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.