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Ulmus 'New Horizon'

New Horizon Elm

New Horizon elm is a cold-tolerant hybrid with a broadly upright, oval crown. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn, and its disease tolerance supports use as a substantial landscape or street tree.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow. 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 55 ft
• Width: About 40 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
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
Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree
Height
55 ft
Width
40 ft
Hardiness zones
4–8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Fast
Leaf color
Dark Green
Fall color
Yellow
Soil
Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Provide Shade, Specimen
Shape
Arching, Oval, Upright
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No