Ulmus parvifolia 'The Thinker'

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Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar
'The Thinker'
Origin
USA

The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'The Thinker' was selected by M. Hayman from a tree on the campus of the University of Louisville, Kentucky. The tree is noted for its rounded habit and exfoliating bark [1] [2]. It is not known to be in cultivation in Europe or Australasia.

[edit] Etymology

The tree was named for its proximity on campus to the copy of the eponymous statue by Rodin.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dirr, M. A. Nursery Manager, 9(6): 30-33, 1993.
  2. ^ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.
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