has been promoted in the United States as "strong and symmetrical" in growth and habit  . However, its performance in the southern United States has not impressed, and it was dismissed as "ugly" by Michael Dirr, Professor of Horticulture at the University of Georgia , on account of its "wild" growth and splaying branches. It is similar in stature to the American Elm and has leaves that are a deep glossy green when mature, < 10 cm in length by 5 cm broad, with rough upper surface and finely toothed margins.
The species is described as having strong symmetrical growth but has not performed well in the southern United States. It was criticized for its "wild" growth habit and splaying branches, which were deemed unattractive by Professor Michael Dirr. The species resembles the American Elm in stature and features leaves that are deep green with a rough upper surface and finely toothed margins.