Ulmus parvifolia 'Zettler'
| Ulmus parvifolia 'Zettler' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Ulmus parvifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Zettler' = Heritage |
| Origin | US |
Ulmus parvifolia 'Zettler' (selling name Heritage)[1] is a Chinese Elm cultivar cloned by Earl Cully from a tree growing near Jacksonville, Illinois, and patented in 1999.[2] It is one of a small number of American lacebark elm introductions selected for their cold hardiness (USA zone 4 tolerant), others including 'King's Choice', 'Hallelujah', 'Glory' and 'Matthew'.
Description
[edit]Heritage has a strong, upright "medium oval" habit and excellent branching structure, bearing deep green glossy foliage that turns to an attractive autumn colour in some years.[2] The tree attains a height and width of 50 ft by 50 ft.[3]
Pests and diseases
[edit]The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[4]
Cultivation
[edit]Heritage was selected from over 20,000 seedlings in 1975, and subsequently proved to be one of the hardiest Chinese or Lacebark Elms available in the United States, surviving −33 °C (−27 °F) in Illinois during the winter of 1989 without sustaining any damage whatsoever. Heritage is not known to have been introduced to Europe or Australasia.[2]
Accessions
[edit]None known.
Nurseries
[edit]- North America
References
[edit]- ^ "Elms". Archived from the original on 2006-11-14. Retrieved 2007-02-01.
- ^ a b c Lacebark elm tree named 'Zettler', US Patents, USPP10846P
- ^ Photographs and description of U. parvifolia 'Zettler', plants.beechwood-gardens.com
- ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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