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Chinese Elm ''Ulmus parvifolia'', commonly known as the Chinese elm or lacebark elm, is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam,Fu, L., Xin, Y. & Whittemore, A. (2002)Ulmaceae in Wu, Z. & Raven, P. (eds) ''Flora of Chi ...

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''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

s are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle ''

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Cultivation

'Matthew' is not known to be in cultivation beyond

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Accessions

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, US. 2 trees, accession numbers 2001-1376.001, 2001-1376.002.''U. parvifolia'' 'Matthew', Dawes Arboretum
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Nurseries

North America

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References

External links

''Ulmus parvifolia'' cultivar list.
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