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Seiju Elm
The Chinese Elm cultivar ''Ulmus parvifolia'' 'Seiju' is a dwarf variety, a sport of 'Hokkaido'. Description 'Seiju' is described as smaller than Catlin and faster growing than Hokkaido, distinguished from the latter by its larger leaves. 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''. Cultivation The tree is commercially available in the United States and Australia where it is popular as a bonsai subject.Young, H. C. & Young, S. (1980), ''Intern. Bonsai'', 2(3): 28, 1980 The tree was also listed in the UK until 2002. Accessions North America *Bartlett Tree Experts, US. Acc. no. 2004–519 * Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri, US. Acc. nos. 1999–1924, 1999–1925, 2003–2731. *Smith College, US. Acc. no. 29788 Europe * Grange Farm Arboretumbr> Sutton St. James Sutton St James is a village and civil parish i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulmus Parvifolia
''Ulmus parvifolia'', commonly known as the Chinese elm or lacebark elm, is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.Fu, L., Xin, Y. & Whittemore, A. (2002)Ulmaceae in Wu, Z. & Raven, P. (eds) ''Flora of China'', Vol. 5 (Ulmaceae through Basellaceae). Science Press, Beijing, and Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis, USA; also available as It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful ''Nothofagus''".''Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs'', 4th edition, 1977, David & Charles, Newton Abbot, England The tree was introduced to the UK in 1794 by James Main, who collected in China for Gilbert Slater of Low Layton, Essex.Elwes, H. J. & Henry, A. (1913). The Trees of Great Britain & Ireland'. Vol. VII. 1848–1929. Republished 2004 Cambridge University Press, Bean, W. J. (1981). ''Trees and shrubs hardy in Great Britain'', 7th edition. Murray, London. Description A small to medium deciduous or sem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |