Ulmus americana 'Queen City'
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The American Elm
Ulmus americana cultivar 'Queen City' was a selection made circa 1944 from a tree growing on the Lake Shore Boulevard, Toronto
.
, in 1949; it is not known to remain in cultivation.
, as either the queen of New York State, the king being New York City
, or the queen of the Great Lakes
, the king being Chicago
, the largest city on its shores. Why the name was applied to the elm is unknown, although Buffalo was once renowned for the fine American Elm
s elms populating its boulevards and parkways.
American Elm
Ulmus americana, generally known as the American Elm or, less commonly, as the White Elm or Water Elm, is a species native to eastern North America, occurring from Nova Scotia west to Alberta and Montana, and south to Florida and central Texas. The American elm is an extremely hardy tree that can...
Ulmus americana cultivar 'Queen City' was a selection made circa 1944 from a tree growing on the Lake Shore Boulevard, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.
Description
The tree was distinguished by its symmetric vase-shape, dense branching, the lateral branches extending horizontally, and smooth bark.Cultivation
'Queen City' was first marketed by the Sheridan Nurseries, Sheridan, OntarioOntario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, in 1949; it is not known to remain in cultivation.
Etymology
The name 'Queen City' is normally applied to BuffaloBuffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, as either the queen of New York State, the king being New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, or the queen of the Great Lakes
Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are a collection of freshwater lakes located in northeastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total surface, coming in second by volume...
, the king being Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, the largest city on its shores. Why the name was applied to the elm is unknown, although Buffalo was once renowned for the fine American Elm
American Elm
Ulmus americana, generally known as the American Elm or, less commonly, as the White Elm or Water Elm, is a species native to eastern North America, occurring from Nova Scotia west to Alberta and Montana, and south to Florida and central Texas. The American elm is an extremely hardy tree that can...
s elms populating its boulevards and parkways.