Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF' = Bosque
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF' (selling name Bosque™) was raised by Moon's Tree Farm nursery , Atlanta, United States.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'UPMTF' = Bosque™ |
| Origin | US |
Description
Rarely exceeding 6 m in height, Bosque has a single central leader and strong ascending branches forming a pyramidal crown. The leaves are a lustrous dark green, turning yellow to orange in autumn. The mottled bark ranges from greyish orange to greyish brown. The tree is reputed to be very fast growing.
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.[1]
Cultivation
Bosque is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Etymology
Acronym of Ulmus Parvifolia Moon Tree Farm
Accessions
- North America
- Bartlett Tree Experts, US. Acc. nos. 2003–925/6
References
- "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
External links
- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
- http://fletcher.ces.state.nc.us/programs/nursery/metria/metria11/warren/elm.htm Return of the Elm - the status of elms in the nursery industry in 2000. Warren, K., J. Frank Schmidt and Co.
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