Ulmus parvifolia 'Prairie Shade'

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Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar
'Prairie Shade'
Origin
USA

The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Prairie Shade' is an American clone selected in 1973 in Oklahoma [1]. The tree is distinguished by its strong, upright growth when young [2]. It is not known to be in cultivation in Europe or Australasia.

[edit] Arboreta etc. accessions

None known.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Whitcomb, C. E. & Hickman, G. G. (1986), HortScience, 21: 162-163, 1986.
  2. ^ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.
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