Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju'
| Ulmus parvifolia | |
|---|---|
 Seiju Elm bonsai | |
| Cultivar | 'Seiju' |
| Origin | USA |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' is a dwarf variety, a sport of 'Hokkaido'.[1]
Description
'Seiju' is described as smaller than Catlin and faster growing than Hokkaido, distinguished from the latter by its larger leaves.[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 .
Cultivation
The tree is commercially available in the USA and Australia where it is popular as a bonsai subject.[3] The tree was also listed in the UK until 2002.
Accessions
North America
- Bartlett Tree Experts. Acc. no. 2004–519
- Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri. Acc. nos. 1999–1924, 1999–1925, 2003–2731.
- Smith College. Acc. no. 29788
Europe
- Grange Farm Arboretum , Sutton St. James, Spalding, Lincs., UK. Acc. no. 836.
Nurseries
North America
(Widely available)
Australasia
References
- ↑ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995
- ↑ Photograph of 'Seiju' branch and leaves
- ↑ Young, H. C. & Young, S. (1980), Intern. Bonsai, 2(3): 28, 1980
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