Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah'
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Cultivar | 'Hallelujah' |
Origin | USA |
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah' is one of three American introductions made circa 1992 that were selected for their cold hardiness (USA zone 4 tolerant). 'Hallelujah' is known to have withstood -37°C (-35°F) in Missouri.
Description
The tree is fast growing, and reputed to have very attractive foliage and bark.[1]
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
'Hallelujah' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
North America
- Brenton Arboretum, Dallas Center, Iowa. No details available.
- Dawes Arboretum , Newark, Ohio. 2 trees, no acc. details available.
- Morton Arboretum. Acc. nos. 634-2006, 635-2006.
Europe
- Grange Farm Arboretum, Sutton St James, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK. Acc. no. 1086.
References
- ↑ Santamour, F. S., & Bentz, S. E. Updated checklist of elm (Ulmus) cultivars for use in North America. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(3): May, 1995.
External links
- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.
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