| Ulmus minor 'Silvery Gem' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus minor |
| Cultivar | 'Silvery Gem' |
| Origin | Europe |
The field elm cultivar Ulmus minor 'Silvery Gem' is a highly ornamental clone raised before 1965.[1]
Description
A moderately tall growing shrub, reaching about 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft) in 10 years and with severely contorted branches bearing leaves of a striking silver colour, especially in the spring.[1] Hilliers noted that the tree bore leaves with an irregular but conspicuous creamy-white margin.[2]
Pests and diseases
'Silvery Gem' is not known to be resistant to Dutch elm disease.
Cultivation
The clone remains available from several nurseries in the British Isles.
Synonymy
- Ulmus procera 'Silvery Gem'.[2]
Accessions
None known.
Nurseries
Europe
- Arboretum Waasland [1], Nieuwkerken-Waas, Belgium.
- Clonmel Garden Centre, Clonmel, Tipperary, Éire.
- PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands. [2].
- Wisley Plant Centre (Royal Horticultural Society), Woking, UK. [3]
References
- ^ a b Grogtendorst, Herman J. (1971). "Tentoonstelling Flora Nova '70". Dendroflora. 8: 73. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ a b Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs. (1977). David & Charles, Newton Abbot, UK.
External links
- http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSPlantFinder/Plantfinder2.asp?crit=ulmus&page=2&genus=Ulmus. RHS Plant Finder, UK.
- "Herbarium specimen - WAG.1878119". Botany catalogues. Naturalis Biodiversity Center.