Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha'
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' is a dwarf variety.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Geisha' |
| Origin | Europe |
Description
Rarely exceeding 2 m in height, 'Geisha' is distinguished by its small, variegated 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.[1]
Cultivation
Relatively common in cultivation in Europe, it is not known to have been introduced to North America or Australasia.
Accessions
Europe
- Grange Farm Arboretum, Lincolnshire, UK. Acc. no. 1142.
- Hortus Botanicus Nationalis, Salaspils, Latvia. Acc. no. 18152.
- Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, UK No details available
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK. Acc. no. 1991.0894
- Strona Arboretum, University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
Nurseries
Europe
(Widely available)
References
- "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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