Ulmus parvifolia 'Jade Empress'
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The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Jade Empress' is an American selection.
, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola
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Description
'Jade Empress' grows to a height of between 10 m and 16 m. The foliage is dark green in summer, turning yellow in autumn http://www.virtualplanttags.com/vpt.asp?pID=39342&co=410087&cID=670&pr=1.Pests and diseases
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm diseaseDutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease is a disease caused by a member of the sac fungi category, affecting elm trees which is spread by the elm bark beetle. Although believed to be originally native to Asia, the disease has been accidentally introduced into America and Europe, where it has devastated native...
, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola
Xanthogaleruca luteola
Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the Elm Leaf Beetle, is a serious pest of the elm. Indigenous to Europe, it was accidentally introduced to North America. Both the imagines and larvae feed on the emergent leaves of the elm...
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