Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress'
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Elm cultivar
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Jade Empress' |
| Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress' is an American selection.
Description
[edit]'Jade Empress' grows to a height of 10–16 m. The foliage is dark green in summer, turning yellow in autumn [1].
Pests and diseases
[edit]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
[edit]'Jade Empress' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
[edit]None known.
References
[edit]- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
