Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall | 30–40 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Upright oval to rounded
• Fall Color: Red to purple-red
• Lifespan: 60+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun preferred for best canopy development
• Allow adequate space for mature spread
• Deep, consistent watering during establishment
• Early structural pruning improves branch strength
Why The Frontier Elm Works on the Front Range
• Excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease
• Strong tolerance of wind, heat, and cold
• Handles alkaline soils and urban stress well
• Provides reliable shade with attractive fall color
Common Problems
• Occasional elm leaf beetle feeding
• Minor leaf scorch during extreme drought
• Generally low disease pressure
Best Use Scenarios
• Residential shade tree
• Streetscapes and parkways
• Wind-exposed Front Range sites
• Elm diversity plantings
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749
