Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye'
Elm cultivar
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Small Frye' |
| Origin | Georgia, US |
The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Small Frye' is to be released by Plant Introductions Inc. of Georgia [1]
Description
'Small Frye' is distinguished by its small size and broad rounded crown bearing dark green foliage. The tree also has the exfoliating bark typical of the species. [1]
Pests and diseases
The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[2]
Cultivation
The tree is not known to be in cultivation beyond the US.
Accessions
None known.
References
- ^ 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.