The Frontier elm has good resistance to Dutch elm disease (DED) and elm yellows and moderate resistance to elm leaf beetle. This hardy, tolerant tree is a good choice for residential landscapes and along city streets. Its bark is relatively smooth, gray-green in color and marked with orange lenticels. Leaves are alternate with toothed edges.

Ulmus ‘Frontier’ The U.S. National Arboretum presents Ulmus ‘Frontier’, an elm tree of moderate stature with attractive red fall color. ‘Frontier’ hybrid elm combines a high level of tolerance to Dutch elm disease, moderate resistance to elm leaf beetle, small leaves, and a lovely red-purple autumn coloration.

The Frontier Elm appears to be a small to intermediate size tree, maybe reaching 40' and possibly as wide, although early growth appears to be narrower. It has small leaves, with a moderately strong central leader and upright, pyramidal growth.

Ulmus 'Frontier' is an American hybrid cultivar, a United States National Arboretum introduction (NA 55393) derived from a crossing of the European Field Elm Ulmus minor (female parent) with the Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia in 1971. Released in 1990, the tree is a rare example of the hybridization of spring- and autumn-flowering elms.

Apr 10, 2024 · The Frontier elm is one such cultivar, and it’s prized not just for its resilience but also for its more compact size, urban hardiness, and beautiful burgundy foliage in the fall. Here, we’ll go over why this elm tree has become such a popular planting choice.

The Frontier Elm tree features beautiful leaves that are shiny dark green and bark that is smooth and grey. It has a pyramidal habit and striking, long-lasting red-purple fall leaf color. This tree is resistant to Dutch elm disease.

The Frontier Elm is an elm hybrid that is resistant to Dutch Elm disease and other common elm diseases and pests. It is still susceptible to some problems. It is drought resistant and tolerates urban conditions.

Broadleaf deciduous tree, upright-pyramidal, finally oval shape, about 40 ft tall and 30 ft wide (12 × 9 m), faster growing than male parent, U. parvifolia.

Small tree that grows well under city conditions. Good Dutch elm disease resistance and moderate elm leaf beetle resistance. Building Map...

Plant Description: This variety of elm has striking red to purple fall color. It has a pyramidal shape with smooth grey-green bark. It shows superior resistance to Dutch elm disease. Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous.