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  |