Biology:Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair'
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Short description: Elm cultivar
| Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'State Fair' |
| Origin | US |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair' was cloned from a tree growing in the grounds of the Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City.
Description
The tree is distinguished by its orbicular crown, dense foliage and attractive exfoliating bark.[1] [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
Listed originally by the Sunshine Nursery, Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1994, it is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
None known.
References
- ↑ Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture 21 (3): 122–131. http://joa.isa-arbor.com/request.asp?JournalID=1&ArticleID=2673&Type=2. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm.
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