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Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty'
'Frosty' leaves.
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Frosty'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty' was intended primarily as a dwarf variety.

Description

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The tree is distinguished by its small leaves, which rarely exceed 18 mm in length and feature irregular white margins.

Pests and diseases

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The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[1]

Cultivation

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'Frosty' is relatively common in cultivation on both sides of the Atlantic.

Accessions

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North America

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Europe

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Nurseries

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North America

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Widely available.

Europe

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Widely available.

Australasia

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References

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  1. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.