FRONTIER ELM
Ulmus minor x parvifolia 'Frontier'
Frontier is a seedless elm that offers nice fall color.
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Mature Size: 55’ Tall x 40’ Wide
Annual Growth: 18-30”
Specific Maintenance: None.
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow release), protect from deer, systemic drench as needed to treat insect pests.
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Benefits:
Resilient, Soil Adaptable, Low mess, Good Growth rate.
Drawbacks:
Susceptible to bacterial wetwood, elm leaf miner, and storm breakage.
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