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Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju'

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Cultivar
  
'Seiju'

Origin
  
USA

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Ulmus parvifolia 39Seiju39 Landscape Plants Oregon State University

Similar
  
Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido', Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa', Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty', Ulmus minor 'Argenteo‑Variegata', Ulmus parvifolia 'King's Ch

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' is a dwarf variety, a sport of 'Hokkaido'.

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Description

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Ulmus parvifolia 39Seiju39 Landscape Plants Oregon State University

'Seiju' is described as smaller than Catlin and faster growing than Hokkaido, distinguished from the latter by its larger leaves.

Pests and diseases

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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

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Ulmus parvifolia 39Seiju39 Landscape Plants Oregon State University

The tree is commercially available in the United States and Australia where it is popular as a bonsai subject. The tree was also listed in the UK until 2002.

North America

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Ulmus parvifolia 39Seiju39 Ulmus parviflora 39Seiju39 Seiju Dwarf

  • Bartlett Tree Experts. Acc. no. 2004–519
  • Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri. Acc. nos. 1999–1924, 1999–1925, 2003–2731.
  • Smith College. Acc. no. 29788

    • Europe

  • Grange Farm Arboretum [2], Sutton St. James, Spalding, Lincs., UK. Acc. no. 836.

    • North America

    (Widely available)

    Australasia

  • Yamina Rare Plants [3], Monbulk, Melbourne, Australia.

    • References

    Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Wikipedia
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