Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair'
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Elm cultivar
Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair' | |
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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[edit]
The tree is distinguished by its orbicular crown, dense foliage and attractive exfoliating bark.[1] [1]
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.[2]
Cultivation[edit]
Listed originally by the Sunshine Nursery, Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1994, it is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions[edit]
None known.
References[edit]
- ^ 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. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.