Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty'

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty' was intended primarily as a dwarf variety.

Description
The tree is distinguished by its small leaves, which rarely exceed 18 mm in length and feature irregular white margins.

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
'Frosty' is relatively common in cultivation on both sides of the Atlantic.

North America

 * Dawes Arboretum, Newark, Ohio, US. 1 tree, no acc. details available.
 * Denver Botanic Gardens, US. No details available
 * Holden Arboretum, US. Acc. no. 85-176
 * Smith College, US. Acc. no. 23703

Europe

 * Clapton Court, Somerset, UK. TROBI Champion, 7 m high, d.b.h. 14 cm in 2006
 * Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, UK. No details available
 * Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK. Acc. no. 1982.0008

North America
Widely available.

Europe
Widely available.

Australasia

 * Yamina Rare Plants, Monbulk, Melbourne, Australia.