The Chinese elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Small Frye' is a compact form of lacebark elm cloned c.2009 from a young tree in Athens, Georgia by Dr. Michael Dirr, named by him, and released by Plant Introductions Inc. of Georgia.Michael Dirr, 'Plant discovery: Serendipity plays a lead role in plant discovery and introductions'; Nursery Management April 2011 nurserymag.com
Description 'Small Frye' is distinguished by its small size and broad rounded crown bearing dense dark green foliage. The tree also has the exfoliating bark typical of the species.Dirr, M. (2009). Future Tree Selections. Plant Introductions Inc, January 2009.
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 The tree is not known to be in cultivation beyond the US.
Accessions None known.
Nurseries Bold Spring Nursery, Hawkinsville, Georgia
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