Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 60–70 ft tall | 40–50 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Form: Vase-shaped with high arching canopy
• Fall Color: Yellow
• Lifespan: 60+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun required for best form
• Needs significant space for mature canopy
• Deep, consistent watering during establishment
• Structural pruning important when young
Why The Princeton Elm Works on the Front Range
• High resistance to Dutch elm disease
• Classic American elm form and structure• Strong tolerance of wind, heat, and cold
• Performs well in urban and residential landscapes
Common Problems
• Occasional elm leaf beetle activity
• Leaf scorch during extreme drought
• Generally low disease pressure
Best Use Scenarios
• Large residential properties
• Streetscapes and boulevards
• Historic landscape replacements for American elm
• Wind-exposed Front Range sites
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