Ulmus minor 'Silvery Gem'

The field elm cultivar Ulmus minor 'Silvery Gem' is a highly ornamental clone raised before 1965.[1]

Ulmus minor 'Silvery Gem'
SpeciesUlmus minor
Cultivar'Silvery Gem'
OriginEurope

Description

A moderately tall growing shrub, reaching about 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft) in 10 years and with severely contorted branches bearing leaves of a striking silver colour, especially in the spring.[1] Hilliers noted that the tree bore leaves with an irregular but conspicuous creamy-white margin.[2]

Pests and diseases

'Silvery Gem' is not known to be resistant to Dutch elm disease.

Cultivation

The clone remains available from several nurseries in the British Isles.

Synonymy

  • Ulmus procera 'Silvery Gem'.[2]

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

Europe

References

  1. Grogtendorst, Herman J. (1971). "Tentoonstelling Flora Nova '70". Dendroflora. 8: 73. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  2. Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs. (1977). David & Charles, Newton Abbot, UK.


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