Ulmus pumila 'Poort Bulten'

Ulmus pumila

'Poort Bulten' at the Arboretum Poort Bulten, Losser, NL
Cultivar 'Poort Bulten'
Origin Netherlands

The Siberian Elm cultivar Ulmus pumila 'Poort Bulten' hails from Arboretum Poort Bulten in Losser, Netherlands. This tree was for many years mistaken for Planera aquatica or 'Water Elm' and commercially propagated under that name.

Description

The tree has smaller, lighter green leaves than the type, and pale, wispy tracery, while the trunk has a very rough bark, even in young specimens.

Pests and diseases

See under Ulmus pumila.

Cultivation

'Poort Bulten' has been introduced to the UK; a specimen stands near the entrance to Rocheid Path at the northern end of Arboretum Avenue, Edinburgh.[1] It was one of two specimens, presumably acquired as Planera aquatica and planted beside the Water of Leith in the mistaken belief that they were 'Water Elm'. The tree is not known to have been introduced to North America or Australasia.

Synonymy

Accessions

Europe

Nurseries

Europe

Notes

  1. Tree can be seen on Google Streetview, 'above' steps of 1 Reid Terrace, Edinburgh, or from Arboretum Av., near entrance to Rocheid Path.

External links

U. pumila 'Poort Bulten', arboretum-poortbulten.nl

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