Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer I'

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer I' or 'Emerald Isle' (trade designation: Athena) was cloned from a tree planted circa 1920 on the University of Georgia campus at Athens.[1]

Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer I'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Emer I' or 'Emerald Isle' = Athena
OriginUS

Description

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Athena is a small tree rarely exceeding 6 m in height, with a slightly broader, dense and rounded crown.[2] The leaves are a medium, glossy green, turning drab brown in autumn. The exfoliating, mottled bark is considered very attractive.[3]

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.[4] As with the species overall, damage caused by Japanese Beetle is relatively slight.[5]

Cultivation

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Athena featured in the elm trials [1] conducted by Northern Arizona University at Holbrook, Arizona, but was unsuited to the hot, arid climate and sustained over 50% mortality in its first year. It is currently being evaluated in the National Elm Trial [2] coordinated by Colorado State University. Athena was introduced to Australia in 2002 as part of the Australian Urban Street Planting Programme [3]; it is not known to have been introduced to Europe.

Synonymy

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  • ? 'Athena Classic' (unchecked name)

Accessions

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North America

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Nurseries

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North America

(Widely available)

Australasia

References

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  1. ^ Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer I' = ATHENA". JC Raulston Arboretum. Retrieved 2018-08-01. 41677
  3. ^ ca.uky.edu, Plant Pathology, Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer I' = ATHENA
  4. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  5. ^ Brady, C., Condra, J., & Potter, D. (2008) Resistance of Landscape-suitable Elm (Ulmus spp.) Cultivars to Japanese Beetle, Leaf Miners, and Gall Makers. 2008 Research Report, Nursery & Landscape Program, pp 15, 16. University of Kentucky.
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