Ulmus americana 'Minneapolis Park'

Ulmus americana
Cultivar 'Minneapolis Park'
Origin Minneapolis, USA

The American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Minneapolis Park' was a selection made by the Minneapolis Park Department as being particularly suited to boulevard planting.

Description

The tree has a relatively high number of stiff, upright branches creating a broad pyramidal shape.[1]

Pests and diseases

'Minneapolis Park' was ultimately found to be very susceptible to Dutch elm disease.

Cultivation

First advertised for sale in 1958, but owing to its susceptibility to disease it is unlikely the tree remains in cultivation. However, some authorities regard the tree as identical to 'Moline', an example of which survives at the Morton Arboretum.

Synonymy

References

  1. Green, Peter Shaw (1964). "Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus" (PDF). Arnoldia. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University. 24 (6–8): 41–80. Retrieved 20 June 2016.



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