Ulmus americana 'Hines'

Ulmus americana
Cultivar 'Hines'
Origin Hines Nursery, Souris, Manitoba, Canada

The American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Hines' was listed in the accessions of the Morden Arboretum (1970), apparently sourced from the Hines Nursery, Souris, Manitoba in 1940.[1] The tree was not recognized as a valid cultivar by some authorities.

Description

Not available.

Pests and diseases

'Hines' was susceptible to Dutch elm disease.

Cultivation

Probably extinct; the two specimens at Morden had both died from Dutch elm disease by 2001.

Etymology

Named for the Hines Nursery (now defunct), which raised it.

References

  1. Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.
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