Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha'

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' is a dwarf variety, introduced c.1980.

Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha'
'Geisha' in sunlight, in Wrocław University Botanical Garden, Wrocław, Poland (May 2022)
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Geisha'
OriginEurope

Description

Rarely exceeding 2 m in height, though old specimens can attain 5 m,[1] 'Geisha' is distinguished by its small, variegated leaves, with colour strongest in the spring,[2][3] and with creamy-white margins.[4]

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.[5]

Cultivation

Relatively common in cultivation in Europe, it is not known to have been introduced to North America or Australasia.

Notable trees

A tallish old specimen, planted c.1985, stands in the University of Wrocław Botanical Garden.

Synonymy

Also known as Ulmus parvifolia 'Nana variegata'.[1]

Accessions

Europe

Nurseries

Europe

(Widely available)

References

  1. Wiąz drobnolistny 'Geisha', Poland; https://e-katalogroslin.pl
  2. Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha', esveld.nl
  3. Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha', florapictures.com
  4. Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs (2002), p.370. David & Charles, Newton Abbot, UK
  5. "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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