The
Field Elm cultivar ''Ulmus minor'' 'Atinia Pyramidalis', was first described as ''U. campestris pyramidalis'' by
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* Vicary Gibbs, 6th Baron Aldenham (born 1948), British peer
* Vicary Gibbs (St Albans MP)
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Not to be confused with the cultivar known as ''pyramidalm'' 'pyramid elm' in Scandinavia, which is trimmed Exeter Elm
''Ulmus'' 'Exoniensis', the Exeter elm, was discovered near Exeter, England, in 1826, and propagated by the Ford & Please nursery in that city.Bean, W. J. (1981). ''Trees and shrubs hardy in Great Britain'', 7th edition. Murray, LondonRichens, ...
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Description
As implied by the epithet, the cultivar was pyramidal in shape. Gibbs described the Aldenham specimen as 85 to 90 ft. tall by 1922.
Pests and diseases
See under English Elm.
Cultivation
The extent of cultivation is unknown. No specimens are known to survive.
References
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