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Ulmus x Frontier

Frontier Elm

A versatile tree with small glossy green leaves which turn a reddish-purple in the fall. A graceful oval tree with pendulous branchlets. It was developed to be highly resistant to Dutch elm disease and elm leaf beetle, which affect many of the species.

  • »  Upright, pyramidal to oval crown, with pendulous branch tips
  • »  Leaves are reddish when young, turning green in the summer
  • »  Foliage turns yellow to red-purple in the fall

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:7-9 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Habit
• Oval
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Purple
• Red
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Ulmus x 'Frontier'

A hybrid of U. carpinifolia and U. parvifolia.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ulmus x 'Frontier'

This medium to fast grower has a smaller mature size, making it suitable for planting in a landscape where size is an issue, such as under overhead power lines.

Recommmended Substitutions for Ulmus x 'Frontier'