Biology:Ulmus minor 'Corky Cloud'

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Ulmus minor 'Corky Cloud'
SpeciesUlmus minor
Cultivar'Corky Cloud
OriginNetherlands

The Field Elm cultivar Ulmus minor 'Corky Cloud' is a Van Den Berk nursery introduction.[1]

Description

'Corky Cloud' is chiefly distinguished by the pronounced corky wings smothering the branchlets. The tree grows to a height of 20–25 m, with a broad, oval, crown and leaves oval-elongate to obovate, glossy green, 5–10 cm long.[1]

Pests & Diseases

'Corky Cloud' has a low resistance to Dutch Elm Disease.[1]

Cultivation

'Corky Cloud' was raised by the Van Den Berk nursery, and marketed across western Europe. The tree is said to favour calcareous soils, and tolerates brief floods and strong sea winds.[1]

Accessions

None known.

Nurseries

Europe

  • Van Den Berk BV, [2], Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Van Den Berk nursery, 'Corky Cloud' [1]