Ulmus americana 'Queen City'
| Ulmus americana 'Queen City' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus americana |
| Cultivar | 'Queen City' |
| Origin | Sheridan Nurseries, Ontario, Canada |
The American Elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Queen City' was a selection made c. 1944 from a tree growing on the Lake Shore Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Description
[edit]The tree was distinguished by its symmetric vase-shape, dense branching, the lateral branches extending horizontally, and smooth bark.[1]
Cultivation
[edit]'Queen City' was first marketed by the Sheridan Nurseries, Toronto, Ontario, in 1949; it is not known to remain in cultivation.
Etymology
[edit]'Queen City' is a former nickname of Toronto.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Green, Peter Shaw (1964). "Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus". Arnoldia. 24 (6–8). Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University: 41–80. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Bateman, Chris (November 15, 2014). "How Toronto got its various nickname". blogTO. Retrieved October 23, 2017.