Ulmus americana 'Kimley'
Elm cultivar
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The American elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Kimley' was cloned c.1957 by the Sheridan Nurseries, Mississauga, Canada, from a large tree found near Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.[1]
| Ulmus americana 'Kimley' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus americana |
| Cultivar | 'Kimley' |
| Origin | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
Description
The tree was distinguished by its fine, pendulous habit.[2]
Pests and diseases
No specific information available, but the species as a whole is highly susceptible to Dutch elm disease and elm yellows; it is also moderately preferred for feeding and reproduction by the adult elm leaf beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola,[3] and highly preferred for feeding by the Japanese beetle Popillia japonica[4][5] in the United States. U. americana is also the most susceptible of all the elms to verticillium wilt.[6]
Cultivation
The tree was first marketed in 1957, but is not known to remain in cultivation.