• Subject: Re: Looking for Zelkova replacement suggestion
• From: C* M* <9*@rewrite.hort.net>
• Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:27:10 -0500

Chris, I am in the Des Moines metro area. I am not familiar with Longwood 
Sunset but have always liked this tree for its berries however I do not know 
of a single Sorbus around this area but remember I very nice one in the 
Amanas.  They are not available here in our nurseries and maybe it is just a 
matter of supply.
I have a Magnolia 'Butterflies' that I really like and would fit your 
requirements but again is not found in our nurseries.
Carolyn Magnani
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> On Aug 18, 2015, at 1:04 PM, Christopher P. Lindsey <1002@rewrite.hort.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> In spring of 2009 I ordered a five-gallon Zelkova serrata 'Schmidtlow' 
> (Wireless[R] Japanese Zelkova) from ForestFarm.  We planted it at the
> base of my parents' driveway and it grew into a nice-looking tree 
> that was around 18' high.
> 
> They had a storm the other day and a freak gust of wind snapped the
> tree at the base like a twig, so now they're looking for a replacement.
> 
> I contacted ForestFarm and they said they won't carry Zelkova any 
> more because of 'weak trunk problems', so it sounds like this wasn't
> unique to my parents.
> 
> I'd like to get something fast-growing, with seasonal interest, a height
> under 25', and the ability to handle Chicagoland winters.  Any suggestions?
> 
> Right now I'm leaning towards Sorbus commixta var. rufoferruginea 
> 'Longwood Sunset' because it seems to check all of those boxes, but
> I'm not sure how rust-resistant it is.  It reportedly does well in
> Minnesota and can tolerate hot, humid summers, though.
> 
> What are your thoughts?
> 
> Chris
> 
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