The Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia cultivar 'Orange Ribbon' was tested in the USA for cold-hardiness http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=5458797 . The name is considered invalid by some, for want of fuller description.

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease

Dutch elm disease

Dutch elm disease is a disease caused by a member of the sac fungi category, affecting elm trees which is spread by the elm bark beetle. Although believed to be originally native to Asia, the disease has been accidentally introduced into America and Europe, where it has devastated native...

, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the Elm Leaf Beetle, is a serious pest of the elm. Indigenous to Europe, it was accidentally introduced to North America. Both the imagines and larvae feed on the emergent leaves of the elm...

http://www.sunshinenursery.com/survey.htm.

Cultivation

It is not known (2008) whether the tree is, or has ever been, in commercial cultivation .