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Until today scientists have not been able to come to a common understanding as to the taxonomy of the elm species. The reason for this unusual fact is that the different subspecies and forms of the Ulmus family freely cross in nature so that mixed forms are rather normal. In former times the elm was said to be the tree of the planet Mercurius. - IX 2007 - Christoph Eisele - more...

During the last two years some cases of substitute deliveries of Resista^® elms have been discovered: Costomers did not get the Resista^® elm varieties they had ordered.

This is fraud. Not only the name Resista^® is protected but every single variety is registered under breeders laws. To use the protected names for other varieties is a criminal offens.

If you have any doubts about the trueness of variety in connection with Resista^® elms, perhaps because you did not get a certificate of authenticity, please contact us. We check for you the trueness to variety. This is easy by way of the electronic chip we implant into every single Resista^® elm.

Tree planting alongside highways and roads nowadays gets more attention.

As other tree species Resista^® elms need some pruning. No special skills are needed but the elms grow vigorously and fast. If you have any questions or need help, do not hesitate to send us an email or phone. We are at your disposal.

The pictures show two pairs of 'New Horizon' on two different locations two and three years after pruning.

Hillier Nurseries had two reasons to celebrate at the prestigious Horticulture Week Awards in October 2005. Bolstering their reputation as the UK’s premier nursery grower they won the 2005 "Grower of the Year Award" and the 2005 "Best New Plant Variety Award".

The "Best Grower of the Year Award" was for the production of top quality Semi-mature Trees. In the words of the judges “Promotional activity and plant quality made Hillier stand out from the rest.”

 

The "Best New Plant Variety" was awarded for the introduction into the UK and Ireland of Ulmus ‘New Horizon’, an Elm resistant to Dutch Elm Disease – “a real and long awaited breakthrough” commented the judges.

 

Hossein Arshadi (Director) accepting the award from Fiona Bruce and Marketing Manager BBC Gardeners World Live.

WORLD RECORD GOLD MEDAL HAUL AT CHELSEA

Hillier Nurseries smashed into the Guinness Book of Records with their 60th consecutive Gold Medal at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in May 2005.
Hillier's has exhibited at Chelsea Flower Show since the first one in the Royal Hospital grounds in 1913. They had received a hat-full of medals before embarking on this incredible run in 1938. This achievement is testimony to the high standards of plantsmanship that has been cultivated over generations and continues today.

ULMUS ‘NEW HORIZON’

The ‘New Horizon’ Elm is the first tangible positive news after the devastation of Dutch Elm Disease which destroyed 30 million elms in the last century in the UK alone.

Background
Originally bred in Wisconsin University by Professor Smalley by crossing Ulmus japonica with Ulmus pumila back in the 1950’s, the resulting trees were injected with the D.E.D. fungus. The results were observed and those that showed no ailments or recovered quickly were re-crossed to strengthen their resistance. Further selections were made based on shape, leaf colour, hardiness and landscape value. One of the five resulting “resista elms” was Ulmus ‘New Horizon’.

Attributes
Ulmus ‘New Horizon’ is a medium-sized tree particularly suitable for avenue or street planting due to its compact habit. It has a dense, conical crown with even branches and upright twigs. The leaves are a dark, silky, glossy green. It tolerates compact soils and is resistant to stress from traffic, wind and frost.

How to buy Ulmus ‘New Horizon’
Hillier Nurseries has the sole rights to these trees in the UK and Ireland under Plant Breeders Rights legislation. They are available from November – March as bare-root or root-balled trees in sizes 10-12cm girth (approximately 10’ tall) to 30-35cm girth (approximately 18’ tall). They are available all-year-round in 200 litre containers in sizes 20-25cm and 25-30cm girths.
These are available to trade or in commercial quantities and enquiries should be made to jimhillier@hillier.co.uk.