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Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Burgundy'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' was selected for its autumn foliage by Dr Michael Dirr and A. E. Richards from a tree on the University of Georgia campus, and first described in 1990.[1][2]

Description

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The tree rarely exceeds 6 m in height, and has a broad, rounded form. The leaves are relatively large, dark-green, turning a deep burgundy in autumn. The exfoliating mottled bark is a rich orange-brown.

Pests and diseases

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The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and completely unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[3]

Cultivation

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'Burgundy' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Etymology

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Named for the colour of its autumn foliage.[2]

Accessions

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North America

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Nurseries

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North America

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(Widely available)

References

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  1. ^ M.A. Dirr, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, Ed. 4, Stipes Publ. Co., Champaign, Illinois, 1990, p. 878
  2. ^ a b Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  4. ^ U. parvifolia 'Burgundy', Dawes Arboretum; dawesarb.arboretumexplorer
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