Ulmus 'Alksuth'

Ulmus
Cultivar 'Alksuth'
Origin Germany

The elm cultivar Ulmus 'Alksuth' was first mentioned by Dieck, (Zöschen, Germany) in Haupt. Cat, p. 81, 1885 as Ulmus scabra (: glabra) forma von Alksuth Hort..

Description

Described as having acute-rounded leaves, with a number of sometimes almost thread-like teeth. Considered "possibly Ulmus carpinifolia" (:minor).[1]

Cultivation

Probably extinct.

References

  1. Green, P. S. (1964). Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus. Arnoldia, Vol. 24. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University.
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