Also prominent are maturing Chinese elms (Ulmus parvifolia). The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' is a small American development. The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' is an older cultivar of Japanese origin. The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' is a dwarf variety, a sport of 'Hokkaido'. The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Taiwan' is a small, evergreen tree from Taiwan . "Ulmus parvifolia" is one of the cold-hardiest of the Chinese species. Chinese elms (Ulmus parvifolia), crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), jacaranda and roses.