Ulmus × intermedia 'Rosehill'
| Ulmus × intermedia cultivar | |
|---|---|
| Hybrid parentage | U. pumila × U. rubra |
| Cultivar | 'Rosehill' |
| Origin | US |
The hybrid elm cultivar Ulmus × intermedia 'Rosehill' is an American hybrid cultivar originally raised by the Rose Hill Nurseries of Kansas City, Missouri, from a selection of Ulmus pumila (female parent) × Ulmus rubra seedlings made in 1951.
Description[]
'Rosehill' was described as slightly slower growing than its sibling 'Willis', but carrying a heavier crown, with good branching and attractive foliage.[1]
Pests and diseases[]
No information available.
Cultivation[]
The tree was later marketed by the Willis Nursery Co. of Ottawa, Kansas.[2] It is not known whether 'Rosehill' remains in cultivation, or if it was ever introduced to Europe or Australasia.
Synonymy[]
- 'Boulevard': Rosehill Gardens, (Kansas, Missouri), Cat. Spring 1960.
References[]
- ^ Ulmus 'Rosehill' in Handbuch der Ulmengewächse, www.ulmen-handbuch.de [1]
- ^ Green, Peter Shaw (1964). "Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus". Arnoldia. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University. 24 (6–8): 41–80. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
Categories:
- Ulmus × intermedia cultivar
- Ulmus