Ulmus carp. x parvifolia 'Frontier'

Frontier Lacebark Elm

Frontier Elm extends its seasonal display with red-purple autumn leaves that can hold their color for an extended period. The foliage is glossy green through summer, with reddish tones on young growth.

The crown starts upright and pyramidal, becoming more oval as the tree matures. This hybrid has reported tolerance of Dutch elm disease, elm yellows and urban growing conditions, making it useful for a substantial landscape planting.

Choose sun or partial shade and leave adequate room for the mature canopy.

Size
• Height: 40 ft
• Width: 30 ft

Hardiness
• Cold-hardiness reference: USDA Zone 5

Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

40 ft

Width

30 ft

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green, Red

Fall color

Reddish-purple

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Oval, Pyramidal

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No