'Frontier' elm

Ulmus  'Frontier'

This tree is available for free through our Sacramento Shade program in partnership with SMUD
Deciduous
Fall Color
Ulmus 'Frontier' - Frontier elm

The 'Frontier' elm is a hardy shade tree prized for its resilience and fall color. It can tolerate poor soil and is resistant to Dutch elm disease. When young, it tends to maintain a narrow, pyramid-like shape, but once mature it often spreads out and can be as wide as it is tall. Its showy display of purple-hued red leaves in the fall stands out among canopies of red and orange. This tree is a moderate water user and is not as drought-tolerant as other species of elm, but it is a great choice for lawns and other moist environments.

'Frontier' elm characteristics
Size:

Medium

Height:

40-40 feet

Width:

30-30 feet

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Water Needs:

Moderate

Sunset Zones:

7, 8, 9, 14

Fall Color:

Red

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