Description:
A Dutch cultivar from a cross between two seedlings in which U. glabra 'Exoniensis', U. hollandica 'Bea Schwarz' and U. wallichiana (from the Himalayas) were brought together. Forms a vertically ascending tree with lateral branches growing out at an angle. In its young years it is narrow pyramidal but later becomes broad pyramidal. Breadth 4 to 5 m. It is a vigorous grower forming a very dense crown with short branches growing close together. The fairly small rough leaves are dull dark green with dense veins and a double-serrated edge. They are bronze coloured when they emerge. They remain on the tree for a long time, often until late November. The light reddish-brown leaf buds are a remarkable feature. 'Lobel' is reasonably resistant to Dutch elm disease. Because it is very resistant to sea wind it is eminently suitable for use in the coastal provinces.