close up of leaf of curled italian parsley
close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Homestead Elm

Ulmus
Ulmaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis resistant, symmetrical somewhat pryamidal crown to oval-arching, dense dark green foliage may turn straw yellow in fall, rapid growth rate. Result of complex parentage involving U. pumila, U. xhollandica and U. carpinifolia; see HortScience 19:897-898 (1984) for more information. Succeptible to elm leaf beetle.

Source of plant

Schichtel's Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

disease resistance