| Ulmus americana 'Creole Queen' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus americana |
| Cultivar | 'Creole Queen' |
| Origin | Louisiana, US |
TheAmerican ElmcultivarUlmus americana 'Creole Queen' was cloned from a tree growing outsideNew Orleans and was released in 2008.[1][2]
'Creole Queen' is distinguished by its narrow habit, typically growing to a height of 15 m, with a crown width of 4.5 m. The tree is reputedly very heat tolerant.
No specific information available, but the species as a whole is highly susceptible toDutch Elm Disease andElm Yellows; it is also moderately preferred for feeding and reproduction by the adult Elm Leaf BeetleXanthogaleruca luteola,[3] and highly preferred for feeding by the Japanese BeetlePopillia japonica[4][5] in the United States.U. americana is also the most susceptible of all the elms toverticillium wilt.[6]