Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah'
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.
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Hallelujah' |
| Origin | US |
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.[2]
Cultivation
'Hallelujah' is extremely rare in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions
North America
- Brenton Arboretum, Dallas Center, Iowa, US. No details available.
- Dawes Arboretum, US. , Newark, Ohio, US. 2 trees, no acc. details available.
- Morton Arboretum, US. Acc. nos. 634-2006, 635-2006.
Europe
- Grange Farm Arboretum, Sutton St James, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK. Acc. no. 1086.
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.
- "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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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