Frontier Elm 5 Gallon Container

Frontier Elm – 5 Gallon Container

Description:
The Frontier Elm (Ulmus ‘Frontier’) is a compact, ornamental shade tree with stunning reddish-purple fall foliage and exceptional disease resistance. A hybrid between the Chinese Elm and European Elm, it’s bred to resist Dutch Elm Disease and tolerate a wide range of urban conditions, making it perfect for residential streets, small yards, and commercial landscapes.

Our 5-gallon container Frontier Elms are well-rooted, healthy, and ready to plant—offering fast establishment and years of low-maintenance beauty.

Key Features:

• Mature Height: 30–40 ft.

• Mature Spread: 20–30 ft.

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

• Water Needs: Moderate once established

• Soil Tolerance: Adapts to clay, loam, or sandy soils; pH flexible

• Notable Traits: Reddish-purple fall foliage, compact size, disease resistance

Why You’ll Love It:

• Unique hybrid with superior pest and disease resistance

• Ideal size for small yards, patios, or street plantings

• Brilliant fall color rare for elm species

• Strong branching and symmetrical growth habit

Planting & Care:
Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly the first growing season to encourage root development, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Prune during dormancy to maintain shape and remove any crossing limbs.

Container Size: 5-Gallon – approximately 4–5 ft. tall at time of shipping.