Ulmus glabra 'Gittisham'
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Elm cultivar
| Ulmus glabra 'Gittisham' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus glabra |
| Cultivar | 'Gittisham' |
| Origin | Gittisham, Devon, England |
The Wych Elm cultivar Ulmus glabra 'Gittisham' was cloned from an old tree found in the village of Gittisham, Devon.
Description
[edit]Indistinguishable from the species.
Pests and diseases
[edit]Although promoted as 'resistant', 'Gittisham' was found to be very susceptible to Dutch elm disease in trials conducted by Irstea at le Pepiniere de l'Etat, Guemene-Penfao, France, in 2012.[citation needed]
Accessions
[edit]None known.
References
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