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Frontier Elm
Ulmus 'Frontier'
Elm
In stock · from $414.99
Deciduous upright-pyramidal tree with proven superior resistance to Dutch elm disease. Smooth, gray-green bark and remarkable fall foliage colors of red-purple. A U.S. National Arboretum introduction, it is a hybrid of U. carpinifolia and U. parvifolia.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-22.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Frontier Elm get?
About 30' tall and 25' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Frontier Elm need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Frontier Elm need?
Moderate water use.
Will Frontier Elm grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Frontier Elm in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $414.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Frontier Elm wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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