Ulmus parvifolia 'State Fair'

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.

Description

The tree is distinguished by its orbicular crown, dense foliage and attractive exfoliating bark.[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 .

Cultivation

Listed originally by the Sunshine Nursery, Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1994, it is not known to be in cultivation in Europe or Australasia.

Accessions

None known.

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.