
Frontier Elm
Ulmus × ‘Frontier
The U.S. National Arboretum presents ‘Frontier’, an elm tree of moderate stature. This hybrid combines a high level of tolerance to Dutch elm disease, and a lovely red-purple autumn coloration. It is perfect for use in smaller landscapes, along city streets, and under power lines. ‘Frontier’ blazes a trail for elms in the urban landscape.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Upright Pyramidal | |
FOLIAGE |
Rich Green | |
FALL FOLIAGE |
Red-Purple | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
25 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
25 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
15 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
15 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
5, 8 |