Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'
Elm cultivar
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The Chinese elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' was marketed by the Monrovia Nursery of Azusa, California, first appearing in their 1952–1953 catalogue.[1]
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' | |
|---|---|
'Drake' in San Diego Botanic Garden | |
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Drake' |
| Origin | US |
Description
A small tree, to 30 or 40 ft tall, with upright, spreading branches, the broad crown developing long, overhanging branchlets when older.[2] The leaves are dark green.[1] 'Drake' is also distinguished by having a bark that begins exfoliating at a relatively young age.[3]
Autumnal foliage, U. parvifolia 'Drake'
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.[4]
Cultivation
'Drake' became the most popular form of U. parvifolia planted in the southern and western states of the United States.[5] It is considered less suitable for planting further north.[6][7] It has been described as "a poor choice as a street tree as it tends to have a low branching canopy and needs frequent pruning".[8] In Florida it is reported prone to storm damage.[8] One specimen is known to have been introduced to Europe.
Synonymy
- Ulmus 'Brea': Keeline-Wilcox Nursery, Brea, California, Cat. Winter 1952.
Accessions
- North America
- U S National Arboretum [dead link], Washington, D.C., United States. Acc. no. 36533
- Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida.[2] No accession details available.
- San Diego Botanic Garden. No accession details available.
- Europe
- Grange Farm Arboretum, Sutton St. James, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK. One specimen, acc. no. 704.
Nurseries
North America
(Widely available)
