‘Dynasty’ Chinese Elm

Abstract

Abstract The true Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia Jacq.) frequently has been confused with the Siberian elm (U. pumila L.) in American horticultural literature. This confusion undoubtedly has led to a lack of appreciation of the many excellent qualities of Chinese elm. Only 2 cultivars previously have been selected in the United States (1), both of which are semi-evergreen and grown largely in California. Well-formed trees of Chinese elm are not common. One of our nursery cooperators grew more than 2000 seedlings of this species for 7 years but did not find one to compare with our new cultivar ‘Dynasty’.