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Prospector Elm
Ulmus wilsoniana 'Prospector'
Elm
In stock · from $427.99
Dense, vase shaped with large green leaves. A moderately fast grower, great for smaller areas and streets. Superior resistance to Dutch Elm Disease and Elm Leaf Beetle.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-07.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Prospector Elm get?
About 40' tall and 30' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Prospector Elm need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Prospector Elm need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Prospector 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 Prospector Elm in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $427.99. 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 Prospector 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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