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Ulmus x Homestead

Homestead Elm

A fast-growing hybrid cultivar with a vase-shaped to rounded crown which is highly resistant to both Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis. The rough-textured green leaves will turn golden-yellow in autumn.

  • »  Upright, pyramidal to rounded crown
  • »  Non-showy spring flowers become single, oval to rounded, winged seeds
  • »  Oval to elliptical rough-textured green leaves in the summer turn a bleached yellow in the fall

10gal
$240.00
15gal
$264.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-18 m
  • Spread:9-12 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ulmus x 'Homestead'

This medium-growing shade tree has notable yellow fall colour, making it an excellent specimen for lawns or parks. This cultivar is resistant to Dutch elm disease and tolerant of urban conditions.