Definition

Noun: - A cultivated variety of the English elm (Ulmus procera, historically Ulmus campestris) characterized by its distinctive, more upright or erect branching habit and broader leaves compared to the typical form.

Usage

This term is used specifically in botany, horticulture, and dendrology to identify this particular cultivated elm variety. - The arboretum's collection includes a mature specimen of Ulmus campestris Wheatleyi. - Landscape architects of the era often specified Ulmus campestris Wheatleyi for its stately, columnar form.

Advanced Usage

• The name follows botanical nomenclature for cultivated varieties (cultivars), where is the cultivar epithet, often honoring a person (e.g., the town of Wheatley or an individual associated with it) and is not italicized.
• It is synonymous with the cultivar name 'Wheatleyi'.

Variants and Related Words

• Wheatley Elm: The common name for this cultivar.
• Ulmus procera: The accepted botanical name for the English elm species.
• Cultivar: A plant variety produced in cultivation by selective breeding.

Synonyms

• Golden Elm (Note: This common name can refer to other elm cultivars with yellow foliage and may cause confusion; is primarily defined by form, not leaf color).

Noun

1. a variety of the English elm with erect branches and broader leaves