Ulmus parvifolia 'Orange Ribbon'

Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar 'Orange Ribbon'
Origin USA

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Orange Ribbon' was tested in the USA for cold-hardiness.[1] The name is considered invalid by some, for want of fuller description.

Description

Not available.

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.[2]

Cultivation

It is not known (2008) whether the tree is, or has ever been, in commercial cultivation.[3]

Accessions

None known.

References

  1. Lindstrom, O. M.; Dirr, M. A. (1991). "Cold hardiness of six cultivars of Chinese elm". HortScience 26 (3): 290–2. INIST:5458797.
  2. http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm[]
  3. Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture 21 (3): 122–31.



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