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Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah'

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Hallelujah'
OriginUS

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

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The tree is fast growing, and reputed to have very attractive foliage and bark.[1][2]

Pests and diseases

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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

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'Hallelujah' is extremely rare in cultivation beyond North America.

Accessions

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North America

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Europe

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References

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  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. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  2. ^ [1] Todd P. West, 'Elms: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'; North Dakota State University Department of Plant Sciences; November 2022
  3. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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