Cultivation
The tree proved intolerant of hot and arid conditions in eastern Arizona, where it exhibited a high degree (> 50%) of dieback in trials conducted by Northern Arizona University . Trials conducted by the University of Minnesota confirmed the tree's susceptibility to sun scorch, and also its vulnerability to cambial damage over winter, although neither failing appeared to affect its long term performance. The tree is currently being evaluated in the National Elm Trial coordinated by Colorado State University.
'Homestead' has had a limited introduction to Europe; experimental plantings were made along streets in Brighton, England, and in several Dutch cities, notably Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam, but many of the Netherlands trees have since been replaced by 'Columella'. The tree also featured in trials in New Zealand during the 1990s at the Hortresearch station, Palmerston North.
'Homestead' is very easily propagated from hardwood cuttings taken in February, placed in a 50:50 vermiculite / perlite medium and subjected to a bottom heat of @ 18°C.
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