Ulmus americana var. floridana
Ulmus americana var. floridana, the Florida elm, is smaller than the type, and occurs naturally in north and central Florida south to Lake Okeechobee.
| Ulmus americana var. floridana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Ulmaceae |
| Genus: | Ulmus |
| Species: | |
| Variety: | U. a. var. floridana |
| Trinomial name | |
| Ulmus americana var. floridana | |
Description
Grows to a maximum height of 22 metres (72 ft), with a slightly greater spread.[1] The leaves turn yellow in Autumn
Pests and diseases
The tree is no less susceptible to Dutch elm disease, although the disease is less prevalent in Florida.
References
- Gilman, Edward F.; Watson, Dennis G. (October 1994). "Ulmus americana var. floridana" (PDF). Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2018. Cite journal requires
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