Hybrid parentage U. pumila × U. rubra Origin USA | Cultivar 'Rosehill' | |
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Ulmus 'Rosehill' is an American hybrid cultivar originally raised by the Rose Hill Nurseries of Kansas City, Missouri, from a selection of Ulmus pumila (female parent) × Ulmus rubra seedlings made in 1951.
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Description
'Rosehill' was described as slightly slower growing than its sibling 'Willis', but carrying a heavier crown, with good branching and attractive foliage.
Pests and diseases
No information available.
Cultivation
The tree was later marketed by the Willis Nursery Co. of Ottawa, Kansas. It is not known whether 'Rosehill' remains in cultivation, or if it was ever introduced to Europe or Australasia.
Synonymy
References
Ulmus 'Rosehill' Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA