Ulmus Frontier

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Ulmus Frontier, Frontier Elm, Frontier Elm Tree, Ulmus Frontier Elm, Ulmus Frontier Elm Tree, Frontier Hybrid Elm, Ulmus parvifolia Frontier, Ulmus carpinifolia x parvifolia Frontier

Ulmus Frontier, commonly known as the Frontier Elm tree, is grown for its broad canopy and colourful foliage. The leaves emerge a mid-green colour in spring, age to dark green, then develop burgundy red tones in autumn before falling. The Frontier Elm tree grows with a rounded head to about 12 m tall and 8 m wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Ulmus Frontier is commonly grown as a specimen and is perfect for avenue planting.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	12.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Coastal, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Ulmus Frontier, Frontier Elm, Frontier Elm Tree, Ulmus Frontier Elm, Ulmus Frontier Elm Tree, Frontier Hybrid Elm, Ulmus parvifolia Frontier, Ulmus carpinifolia x parvifolia Frontier

Ulmus Frontier Details

Ulmus Frontier, commonly known as the Frontier Elm tree, is grown for its broad canopy and colourful foliage. The leaves emerge a mid-green colour in spring, age to dark green, then develop burgundy red tones in autumn before falling. The Frontier Elm tree grows with a rounded head to about 12 m tall and 8 m wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site with some shelter. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, poor soils, and dry periods. Ulmus Frontier is commonly grown as a specimen and is perfect for avenue planting.