Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah' explained

Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah'
Species:	Ulmus parvifolia
Cultivar:	'Hallelujah'
Origin:	US

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] [2]}

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.^[3]

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. https://web.archive.org/web/20071025005915/http://www.dawesarb.org/collectionsgardens/plant-search.asp, Newark, Ohio, US. 2 trees, no acc. details available.
• Morton Arboretum, US. Acc. nos., .

Europe

• Grange Farm Arboretum, Sutton St James, Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK. Acc. no. 1086.

External links

• http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/cultivars/ulmus_parvifolia.htm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.

Notes and References

1. 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 . 20 June 2016.
2. https://www.greenindustryshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elms-Good-Bad-Ugly-Handout.pdf
3. Web site: Elm Leaf Beetle Survey. 17 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719132152/http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm. 2011-07-19.