The Chinese elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Matthew' is one of three American introductions selected for their cold hardiness (US zone 4 tolerant).
Description The tree has an upright vase-shape, strong branches, and a bark that exfoliates at a relatively early age.
Pests and diseases The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the elm leaf beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.
Cultivation 'Matthew' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.
Accessions Dawes Arboretum, Newark, Ohio, US. 2 trees, accession numbers 2001-1376.001, 2001-1376.002.U. parvifolia 'Matthew', Dawes Arboretum
Nurseries North America Earthscapes Inc., Loveland, Ohio, US.
References
External links Ulmus parvifolia cultivar list.