Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF'

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Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar
'UPMTF' Bosque™
Origin
USA

The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'UPMTF' (Bosque™) was raised by Moon's Tree Farm nursery [1], Atlanta. Rarely exceeding 6 m in height, it has a distinctive single central leader and strong ascending branches forming a pyramidal crown. The leaves are a lustrous dark green, turning yellow to orange in autumn. The mottled bark ranges from greyish orange to greyish brown. The tree is reputed to be very fast growing. 'UPMTF' is not known to have been introduced to Europe or Australasia.

Contents 1 Arboreta etc. accessions 2 Nurseries 3 Etymology 4 External links

[edit] Arboreta etc. accessions

North America

• Bartlett Tree Experts acc. nos. 2003-925/6

[edit] Nurseries

North America

(Widely available)

[edit] Etymology

Acronym of Ulmus Parvifolia Moon Tree Farm

[edit] External links

• http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
• http://fletcher.ces.state.nc.us/programs/nursery/metria/metria11/warren/elm.htm Return of the Elm - the status of elms in the nursery industry in 2000. Warren, K., J. Frank Schmidt and Co.