Ulmus americana 'Delaware'


The American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Delaware' was originally selected from 35,000 seedlings inoculated with the Dutch elm disease fungus in USDA trials at Morristown, New Jersey.

Description

The tree has a relatively low stature and "undesirable" branching habit.

Pests and diseases

Further disease-resistance trials were conducted by both the USDA and the United States National Arboretum which confirmed the clone had a fair level of resistance to Dutch elm disease. 'Delaware' is susceptible to Elm Yellows, but resistant to the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.

Cultivation

The original tree, which had been moved to the USDA National Arboretum, Washington, D. C. in 1948, died from unknown causes in 1980, but a clone survives at the Denver Botanic Gardens, as 'Delaware II'. Although propagated for further trials, the tree was never commercially released owing to its poor shape. 'Delaware' is not known to have been introduced to Europe or Australasia.

Synonymy

NB 'Delaware I' is the original name given to the hybrid 'Urban' before its commercial release.

Accessions

North America