Frontier Elm - Free

Ulmus 'Frontier'

Out of stock

Frontier Elm
Family : 
Ulmacea
Origin : 
Exotic
Hardiness : 
4b
Exposition : 
Sun or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
12 m
Spread at maturity : 
8 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
5 m
Tree size : 
Large
Crown shape : 
Pyramidal habit, then oval. Semi-open crown.
Roots : 
Superficial
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Adaptable to various soil types; Well drained, slightly humid.
Tolerance to road salts : 
Average
Tolerance to pollution : 
Average
Tolerance to salt spray : 
Average
Tolerance tocompaction : 
High
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Resistant to diseases.
Special comments : 
Ideal for urban environments, drought tolerant and wind resistant, adapts to the most difficult conditions; Exfoliating bark revealing an orange-brown trunk and fan-shaped branches; The tree has a unique fall coloring for an elm, ranging from scarlet to red-purple.

LEAVES

Dark green shining in dense fascicles, changing to yellow to purple-brown in the fall.

FLOWERS

No flowering in spring, not fragrant, but in September with clusters of discrete white-green flowers.

FRUITS

No fruits.

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