Ulmus parvifolia 'Glory' explained

Ulmus parvifolia 'Glory'
Species:	Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar:	'Glory'
Origin:	United States

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Glory' is one of the early American selections, best known for its winter hardiness.

Description

'Glory' can reach heights over 13 m.^[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.^[2]

Cultivation

'Glory' is common in the United States. The tree featured in the elm trials conducted by Northern Arizona University at Holbrook. It is not known to have been introduced to Europe or Australasia. Hardiness: USDA zones 5b–10a.^[3]

See also

Ulmus parvifolia

Further reading

• Fu Likuo, Chen Chiajui & Tang Yancheng. 1998. Ulmaceae. In: Chun Woonyong & Huang Chengchiu, eds., Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae 22: 334, 413.
• Green . Peter Shaw . Peter Shaw Green . 1964 . Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus. Arnoldia . 24. 41–80 . 6–8 . . 16 February 2017.
• Sherman, S. L. 1987. Flavonoid Systematics of Ulmus L. in the United States. M.S. thesis. University of Georgia.
• Sherman, S. L. and D. E. Giannasi. 1988. Foliar flavonoids of Ulmus in eastern North America. Biochem. Syst. & Ecol. 16: 51–56.
• Stipes, R. J. and R. J. Campana, eds. 1981. Compendium of Elm Diseases. St. Paul.
• Stockmarr, J. 1974. SEM studies on pollen grains of North European Ulmus species. Grana 14: 103–107.
• Wheeler, E., C. A. LaPasha, and Regis B. Miller. 1988. Wood anatomy of elm (Ulmus) and hackberry (Celtis) species native to the United States. I. A. W. A. Bull., N.S. 10: 5-26.
• Wiegrefe, S. J., K. J. Sytsma, and R. P. Guries. 1994. Phylogeny of elms (Ulmus, Ulmaceae): Molecular evidence for a sectional classification. Syst. Bot. 19: 590–612.

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External links

• www.metrotrees.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ulmus parvifolia. Gilman. Edward F.. Dennis G. Watson . Fact Sheet. United States Forest Service. 3 September 2012.
2. Web site: Bieberich. Steve. Elm Leaf Beetle Survey. Sunshine Nursery. Steve Bieberich. 27 August 2011.
3. Web site: Ulmus parvifolia. Gilman. Edward F.. Dennis G. Watson . Fact Sheet. United States Forest Service. 3 September 2012.
4. Web site: Ulmus parvifolia 'Glory' (Lacebark Elm) Further Reading. Zip Code Zoo. 27 August 2011.