Ulmus minor 'Atinia Pyramidalis'
Elm cultivar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elm cultivar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Field Elm cultivar Ulmus minor 'Atinia Pyramidalis', was first described as U. campestris pyramidalis by Vicary Gibbs[1] in the Gardeners' Chronicle (1922).[2] 'Pyramidalis' reportedly originated from a bud sport of "common elm" (English Elm) at Gibbs' Aldenham estate, Hertfordshire, England, c. 1890.[3]
| Ulmus minor 'Atinia Pyramidalis' | |
|---|---|
 'Atinia Pyramidalis', Aldenham, c.1922 | |
| Species | Ulmus minor |
| Cultivar | 'Atinia Pyramidalis' |
| Origin | UK |
Not to be confused with the cultivar known as pyramidalm 'pyramid elm' in Scandinavia, which is trimmed Exeter Elm.
As implied by the epithet, the cultivar was pyramidal in shape. Gibbs described the Aldenham specimen as 85 to 90 ft. tall by 1922.
See under English Elm.
The extent of cultivation is unknown. No specimens are known to survive.
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