Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye'
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The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Small Frye' is to be released by Plant Introductions Inc. of Georgia http://www.plantintroductions.com/home.html

Description

'Small Frye' is distinguished by its small size and broad rounded crown bearing dark green foliage. The tree also has the exfoliating bark typical of the species.

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease is a disease caused by a member of the sac fungi category, affecting elm trees which is spread by the elm bark beetle. Although believed to be originally native to Asia, the disease has been accidentally introduced into America and Europe, where it has devastated native...

, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola
Xanthogaleruca luteola
Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the Elm Leaf Beetle, is a serious pest of the elm. Indigenous to Europe, it was accidentally introduced to North America. Both the imagines and larvae feed on the emergent leaves of the elm...

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