Ulmus parvifolia 'Prince Richard'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Prince Richard'
Species Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar 'Prince Richard'
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The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Prince Richard' is an American cultivar raised by Curtis Wilkins in Texas.

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Description

The tree is distinguished by its high density branching and dwarf to semi-dwarf size, attaining a height and spread of 2.1 × 1.5 m at five years, with a stem diameter of 4.4 cm. The dense, deep green, foliage on numerous branches affords the tree a rich, full, and rounded appearance. The small oval leaves, acute at the apex, are alternate, simple, with serrate to crenate margins, 3.0 cm long by 1.8 cm wide. [1] Growth is slow, averaging 2531 cm per annum in south-east Texas.

Pests and diseases

'Prince Richard' has shewn no more or less resistance or susceptibility to diseases and pests which normally afflict U. parvifolia cultivars. [1]

Cultivation

'Prince Richard' has been listed on both U S and European Patent Office sites. The plant is easily propagated by softwood cuttings in a 100% pine bark rooting medium. [1]

Accessions

None known.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Wilkins, C. W. (1998). New elm 'Prince Richard', U S Patent PP10,732. U S Patent Office.