Description
The Ulmus ‘Frontier’ (Frontier Elm) is a hardy and versatile ornamental tree known for its unique combination of resilience, beauty, and adaptability. This medium-sized hybrid elm boasts a pyramidal growth habit, making it an excellent choice for urban landscapes, streetscapes, and residential yards. One of its most striking features is its attractive reddish-purple fall foliage, which sets it apart from other elms.
Developed for high disease resistance, the Frontier Elm demonstrates exceptional tolerance to Dutch elm disease and moderate resistance to elm leaf beetles, ensuring a longer lifespan with minimal maintenance. It thrives in a variety of soil conditions and withstands urban stressors such as pollution, compacted soils, and drought, making it ideal for city environments.
With a mature height of 30-40 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet, the Frontier Elm is perfect for adding shade and visual appeal to parks, streets, and home landscapes. Its moderate growth rate and upright form allow for easy integration into various planting designs.
Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance, resilient shade tree or a beautiful fall accent tree, the Ulmus ‘Frontier’ is a standout choice.