'Frontier' elm

Ulmus 'Frontier'

We are not providing this tree at this time but it may be available for purchase from local nurseries.

A young but established 'Frontier' elm grows in a grassy park strip between the street and sidewalk in front of homes in midtown Sacramento. It's already tall enough to shade the sidewalk, cars parked along the curb, and the front yard. Within a decade, it will provide shade for the bike lane, street, and homes nearby.

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

Minimum planting distances

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'Frontier' elm

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