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Ulmus pumila 'Mr. Buzz'

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Ulmus pumila 'Mr. Buzz'
SpeciesUlmus pumila
Cultivar'Mr. Buzz'
OriginAlabama, USA

The Siberian Elm cultivar Ulmus pumila 'Mr. Buzz' is a selection made by the Westerveldt Tree Co. of Selma, Alabama.

Description

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'Mr. Buzz' was distinguished by its dense crown and dark-green foliage.[1]

Pests and diseases

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See under Ulmus pumila.

Cultivation

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Reputedly of vigorous growth, the tree had been withdrawn from commerce before 1995. It is not known whether it still survives.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Dirr, M. A. (1990), Manual of woody landscape plants, Ed. 4, p. 882, 1990
  2. ^ Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.