Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa'
| Ulmus parvifolia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Cultivar | 'Yatsubusa' |
| Origin | Not known |
The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Yatsubusa' [1] is a dwarf variety.
Description
The name is used both to identify a cultivar and as a group name [2] for particularly small-leaved variants specifically raised for bonsai culture [3].[1][2]
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 [4].
Etymology
'Yatsubusa' is the Japanese word for 'dwarf'. According to Brussel's Bonsai, yatsubusa means ". . .A particular type of dwarf form. Internodal distances are shorter than commonly found on a dwarf, and nodes have more buds than usual, resulting in dense growth."
Accessions
North America
- Scott Arboretum. Acc. no. 2000-080
Europe
- Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley. No details available.
Nurseries
North America
(Widely available)
Europe
(Widely available)
References
 | This Ulmaceae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |