Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa'
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' is a dwarf variety.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' | |
|---|---|
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| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Yatsubusa' |
Description
The name is used both to identify a cultivar and as a group name for particularly small-leaved variants specifically raised for bonsai culture .[1][2]
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.[3]
Etymology
'Yatsubusa' is the Japanese word for 'dwarf'.
Accessions
North America
- Scott Arboretum, US. Acc. no. 2000–080
Europe
- Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, UK. No details available.
Nurseries
North America
(Widely available)
Europe
(Widely available)
References
- Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Valavanis, W. N., Proc. Intern. Plant Prop. Soc. 32: 502-508, 1982.
- "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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