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Ulmus parvifolia 'Lois Hole'

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Cultivar
  
'Lois Hole'

Species
  
Chinese elm

Origin
  
USA

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Lois Hole' is a dwarf variety cloned from 'Frosty'.

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Description

The clone is distinguished by the more pronounced white margins on its small leaves.

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 [1].

Cultivation

'Lois Hole' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Etymology

The cultivar is named for the late Mrs Lois Hole, former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and horticulturist.

North America

  • Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Illinois. Acc. no. 355–2007.

    • North America

  • Arrowhead Alpines [2], Fowlerville, Michigan.
  • Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery [3], New Marshfield, Ohio

    • References

    Ulmus parvifolia 'Lois Hole' Wikipedia
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