Ulmus laevis 'Helena'
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| Ulmus laevis 'Helena' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus laevis |
| Cultivar | 'Helena' |
| Origin | Europe |
The European White Elm cultivar Ulmus laevis 'Helena' is a Dutch introduction in commerce circa 2010 at the Boomkwekerij s'Herenland at Randwijk (PBR applied for: EU 20142249).[1] The cultivar was cloned from a tree planted as one of a line of 17 White Elms at Eibergen circa 1900, which developed a straight central leader.
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Description
[edit]The tree is described as having upright, uniform, growth, producing yellow leaves in autumn. At age 100, 'Helena' should be approximately 22 m high, with a crown diameter of about 12 m.[1]
Cultivation
[edit]'Helena' is judged 'sustainable and durable in public parks',[1] but has not been planted beyond the Netherlands (2016).
Accessions
[edit]None known
Nurseries
[edit]Europe
[edit]References
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