Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress'

Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress'
Species	Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar	'Jade Empress'
Origin	US

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress' is an American selection.

Description

'Jade Empress' grows to a height of 10–16 m. The foliage is dark green in summer, turning yellow in autumn [1].

Pests and diseases

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

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

Accessions

None known.

References

1. "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.