Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair'

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Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar
'State Fair'
Origin
USA

The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'State Fair' was cloned from a tree growing in the grounds of the Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City. The tree is distinguished by its orbicular crown, dense foliage and attractive exfoliating bark [1]. Listed originally by the Sunshine Nursery, Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1994, it is not known to be in cultivation in Europe or Australasia.

[edit] Arboreta etc. accessions

None known.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.