Ulmus americana 'Hines'
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| Ulmus americana | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Hines' |
| Origin | Hines Nursery, Souris, Manitoba, Canada |
The American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Hines' was listed in the accessions of the Morden Arboretum [1] (1970), apparently sourced from the Hines Nursery, Souris, Manitoba in 1940.[1] The tree was not recognized as a valid cultivar by some authorities.
Description
Not available.
Pests and diseases
'Hines' was susceptible to Dutch elm disease.
Cultivation
Probably extinct; the two specimens at Morden had both died from Dutch elm disease by 2001.
Etymology
Named for the Hines Nursery (now defunct), which raised it.
References
- ↑ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.
