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Ulmus parvifolia 'Ed Wood'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Ed Wood'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Ed Wood'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Ed Wood' is intended for bonsai, or even model train set landscaping. It is however reputedly hardy to −23 °C (−10 °F).

Description

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A miniature variety [1], described as forming a canopy of tiny leaves.

Pests and diseases

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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

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'Ed Wood' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

References

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  1. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.