Ulmus parvifolia 'Burnley Select'
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Burnley Select' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Burnley Select' |
| Origin | Australia |
The Chinese elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burnley Select' was grown from seed taken from a tree at the Burnley (horticultural) College, University of Melbourne, and selected by Dr Peter May.
Description[edit]
This budded elm is a narrow-spreading tree with good, upright branch attachment. The original tree in Kyneton, Victoria, is about 12 m tall by 6 m broad. Unlike many other upright selections of Ulmus parvifolia, the tree is reputed to have little included bark.
Pests and diseases[edit]
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[edit]
'Burnley Select' is not known to be in cultivation beyond Australia.
Accessions[edit]
None known
Nurseries[edit]
Australasia[edit]
- Metro Trees[1], Alphington, Victoria, Australia.
References[edit]
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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