Ulmus minor 'Holmstruph'
| Ulmus minor 'Holmstruph' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus minor |
| Cultivar | 'Holmstruph' |
| Origin | Holmstrup, Denmark |
The Field Elm cultivar Ulmus minor 'Holmstruph' was selected from seedlings of 'Hoersholmiensis' at Asger M. Jensen's nursery, Holmstrup, Denmark, and featured in the Plant Buyer's Guide ed. 6. 286 1958. Green (1964) confirmed the field elm identification.[1]
Description
[edit]The tree was chosen on account of its strong, quick-growing upright stem and branches bearing small leaves, making it suitable for street planting.[1]
Cultivation
[edit]No specimens are known to survive. In 2025 Brighton and Hove City Council listed one of the old fastigiate elms in Surrenden Road, Brighton,[2] by this name, without provenance information, though 'Holmstruph' is not known to have been introduced to the UK and though no herbarium specimens are known.[3]
Synonymy
[edit]- Ulmus campestris Holmstrupii
References
[edit]- ^ a b Green, Peter Shaw (1964). "Registration of cultivar names in Ulmus". Arnoldia. 24 (6–8). Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University: 41–80. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Elm near corner of Surrenden Rod and Surrenden Close, Brighton - Google Maps, March 2024, access date: 21 June 2025
- ^ 'Rare elms in the spotlight for Sussex Tree Festival', 11 June 2025