Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Freedom' explained

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Freedom'
Variety:	Ulmus davidiana var. japonica
Cultivar:	'Freedom'
Origin:	Canada

The Japanese Elm cultivar Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Freedom' is another cold-resistant selection from Canada, raised along with 'Discovery' in the 1980s by Dr Wilbert Ronald, of Jeffries Nurseries Ltd., and Rick Durand of Shade Consulting Services, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba http://fletcher.ces.state.nc.us/programs/nursery/metria/metria11/warren/elm.htm.

Description

Little descriptive information is available, beyond its comparison with the 'Discovery' clone in the latter's patent application, in which it is noted that 'Freedom' has an open crown with codominant lateral branching, and leaves tinged reddish-purple in autumn.^{[1] [2] [3]} The species does not sucker from roots.^[4]

Pests and diseases

The tree has a similar resistance to Dutch elm disease and elm leaf beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola as 'Discovery'.

Cultivation

'Freedom' is not known to be in cultivation beyond Canada.

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

North America

• Patmore Nursery http://patmorenursery.com, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
• Sun Valley Garden Centre http://www.qscaping.com/NetPS-Engine.asp?CCID=20000011&page=results&Keyword=ulmus&Category=&Type=&Spread=Any&SpreadDim=feet&Growth=&Hardiness=7&Height=Any&HeightDim=feet&Canopy=&Application=&Texture=&Wildlife=&Form=&Density=&FlowerColor=&FlowerColorJS=&FoliageColor=&FoliageColorJS=&FallColor=&FallColorJS=&FruitPeriod=&BarkColor=&BarkColorJS=&FlowerPeriod=&Variegation=&VariegationJS=&FruitColor=&FruitColorJS=&Edible=&BarkTexture=&SunShade=&Moisture=&Pollution=&SoilType=&pH=&Submit=Search, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US.

Notes and References

1. Photograph of 'Freedom' elms, http://www.ca.uky.edu/agcollege/plantpathology/vaillanc/for410/Dutch%20Elm%20Disease/BASIC/DED/CORE/00/00/FF.HTML.
2. https://www.greenindustryshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elms-Good-Bad-Ugly-Handout.pdf
3. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP10558.html Japanese elm tree named 'Discovery'; freepatents online.com
4. Heybroek . Hans M.. Proceedings of the Dutch Elm Disease symposium and workshop, October 5–9, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Japanese elm species and their value for the Dutch elm breeding program. 78-90. 1981.