Ulmus parvifolia 'BSNUPF' explained

Ulmus parvifolia 'BSNUPF (selling name) is a Chinese Elm cultivar that was raised by John Barbour of Athena Trees, Monroe, Georgia.^[1]

Description

is distinguished by its fastigiate form, growing 10m (30feet) tall by only 2m (07feet) wide, with leaves larger and darker than the type http://www.lancasterfarms.com/cgi-bin/orderdetails.pl?upc=64817611400&textPassword=&guide=yes.

Pests and diseases

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.^[2] Damage caused by the Japanese Beetle is relatively slight.^[3]

Cultivation

is reputedly fast growing on well-drained soil. The tree has been selected for inclusion in the National Elm Trial coordinated by Colorado State University. The cultivar was introduced to the UK by Golden Hill Plants, Morden, Kent, in 2010, but discontinued owing to poor sales.

Nurseries

• Commercial Nursery, Decherd, Tennessee, US.

Accessions

None known.

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20110721154215/http://treehealth.agsci.colostate.edu/research/nationalelmtrial/NET_Cultivars.htm National Elm Trial coordinated by Colorado State University.

Notes and References

1. Chinese Elm tree named ‘BSNUPF’ . PP17655 . US . Barbour . John Hinds . 2005-12-02 . 2007-04-24.
2. Web site: Elm Leaf Beetle Survey. 17 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719132152/http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm. 2011-07-19.
3. Brady, C., Condra, J., & Potter, D. (2008) Resistance of Landscape-suitable Elm (Ulmus spp.) Cultivars to Japanese Beetle, Leaf Miners, and Gall Makers. 2008 Research Report, Nursery & Landscape Program, pp 15, 16. University of Kentucky.