Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'

Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'
Autumnal foliage, U. parvifolia 'Drake'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Drake'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' was marketed by the Monrovia Nursery of Azusa, California from 1952 to 1953.

Description

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The tree has upright, spreading branches bearing dark-green leaves.[1] 'Drake' is also distinguished by having a bark that begins exfoliating at a relatively young age [1].

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.[2]

Cultivation

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'Drake' became the most popular form of U. parvifolia planted in the southern and western states of the United States.[3] One specimen is known to have been introduced to Europe.

Synonymy

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  • Ulmus 'Brea': Keeline-Wilcox Nursery, Brea, California, Cat. Winter 1952.

Accessions

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North America
Europe

Nurseries

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North America

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(Widely available)

References

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  1. ^ Green, Peter Shaw (1964). "Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus". Arnoldia. 24 (6–8). Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University: 41–80. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  3. ^ Dirr, M. A. (2002). Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates, Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, USA. ISBN 0-88192-525-X
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