Ulmus americana 'Creole Queen'

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Ulmus americana 'Creole Queen'
SpeciesUlmus americana
Cultivar'Creole Queen'
OriginLouisiana, US

The

American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Creole Queen' was cloned from a tree growing outside New Orleans and was released in 2008.[1][2]

Description

'Creole Queen' is distinguished by its narrow habit, typically growing to a height of 15 m, with a crown width of 4.5 m. The tree is reputedly very heat tolerant.

Pests and diseases

No specific information available, but the species as a whole is highly susceptible to

Popillia japonica [4][5]
in the United States. U. americana is also the most susceptible of all the elms to verticillium wilt.[6]

References

  1. ^ Maine Arborist Association. (2008). Newsletter. Vol. 13, Issue 11. Summer 2008.
  2. ^ Great Southern Tree Conference. (2009). Research Report. University of Florida.
  3. PMID 11233108
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  4. PMID 11332837
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  5. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  6. ISBN 0-85199-529-2
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