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Ulmus x 'Frontier'

Common Name: Frontier Elm

Frontier elm is distinguished by long-lasting burgundy autumn foliage. Its glossy green summer leaves sit on a vase-shaped to oval crown, bringing a different fall palette to a mixed shade-tree planting.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes burgundy. The grower reports tolerance of Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 40 ft
• Width: About 30 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant Type:	Shade Tree, Deciduous Tree
Width:	30 ft
Height:	40 ft
Fragrant:	No
Fruit:	No
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	5–8
Deer Resistant:	No
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Exposure:	Full Sun
Landscape/Use:	Provide Shade, Specimen
Shape:	Vase Shaped, Oval
Soil Type	Moist well-drained
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Burgundy