Ulmus parvifolia 'Red Fall'

*Ulmus parvifolia* 'Red Fall'
Ulmus parvifolia 'Red Fall'
Species	Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar	'Red Fall'
Origin	US

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Red Fall' is an American clone selected by S. Bieberich of the Sunshine Nursery, Clinton, Oklahoma.

Description

As the name implies, the tree is distinguished by the intense red colouration of its foliage in autumn.^[1]^[2]

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the elm leaf beetle.^[3]

References

^ Santamour, Frank S.; Bentz, Susan E. (May 1995). "Updated Checklist of Elm (Ulmus) Cultivars for use in North America". Journal of Arboriculture. 21 (3): 122–131. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
^ Dirr, M. A., Nursery Manager, 9(6): 30–33, 1993.
^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Sunshine Nursery & Aboretum. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2011.