Ulmus parvifolia 'Prince Richard'
Ulmus parvifolia 'Prince Richard' | |
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Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
Cultivar | 'Prince Richard' |
Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Prince Richard' is an American cultivar raised by Curtis Wilkins in Texas.
Description[]
The tree is distinguished by its high density branching and dwarf to semi-dwarf size, attaining a height and spread of 2.1 × 1.5 m at five years, with a stem diameter of 4.4 cm. The dense, deep green, foliage on numerous branches affords the tree a rich, full, and rounded appearance. The small oval leaves, acute at the apex, are alternate, simple, with serrate to crenate margins, 3.0 cm long by 1.8 cm wide. [1] Growth is slow, averaging 25–31 cm per annum in south-east Texas.
Pests and diseases[]
'Prince Richard' has shewn no more or less resistance or susceptibility to diseases and pests which normally afflict U. parvifolia cultivars.[1]
Cultivation[]
'Prince Richard' has been listed on both U S and European Patent Office sites. The plant is easily propagated by softwood cuttings in a 100% pine bark rooting medium.[1]
Accessions[]
None known.
References[]
- Chinese elm cultivar
- Ulmus
- Ulmaceae stubs