Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye'
Appearance
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Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
Cultivar | 'Small Frye' |
Origin | Georgia, US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye' is a compact form of lacebark elm cloned c.2009 from a young tree in Athens, Georgia by Dr. Michael Dirr, named by him, and released by Plant Introductions Inc. of Georgia.[1][2]
Description
[edit]'Small Frye' is distinguished by its small size and broad rounded crown bearing dense dark green foliage. The tree also has the exfoliating bark typical of the species. [3]
Pests and diseases
[edit]The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[4]
Cultivation
[edit]The tree is not known to be in cultivation beyond the US.
Accessions
[edit]None known.
Nurseries
[edit]- Bold Spring Nursery, Hawkinsville, Georgia
References
[edit]- ^ Michael Dirr, 'Plant discovery: Serendipity plays a lead role in plant discovery and introductions'; Nursery Management April 2011 nurserymag.com
- ^ Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye', plantintroductions.com
- ^ Dirr, M. (2009). Future Tree Selections. Plant Introductions Inc, January 2009.
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.