Elm Trees
Elm trees are classic shade trees known for their tall form, graceful canopy, and dependable performance in Colorado landscapes. Modern elm varieties offer strong resistance to disease while providing broad shade, fast growth, and long-term durability for streets, yards, and open spaces.
- Genus
- Ulmus
- Category
- Shade Trees
- Species Profiled
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About the Genus
Elm trees are classic shade trees known for their tall form, graceful canopy, and dependable performance in Colorado landscapes. Modern elm varieties offer strong resistance to disease while providing broad shade, fast growth, and long-term durability for streets, yards, and open spaces.
Elm species we recommend
Every elm below has been selected for proven performance in Front Range conditions.
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Accolade Elm
Accolade elm is a fast-growing, hardy shade tree valued for its strong branch structure, upright form, and excellent disease resistance. Well-suited to Colorado landscapes, it tolerates sun, wind, and urban conditions while providing reliable shade and a clean, classic appearance with relatively low maintenance.
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Frontier Elm
Frontier elm is a compact, upright shade tree known for its adaptability, strong structure, and attractive fall color. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, tolerating heat, sun, and urban conditions while offering reliable shade in spaces where larger elm varieties aren’t a good fit.
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Princeton Elm
Princeton elm is a classic American elm cultivar prized for its tall, vase-shaped form, strong structure, and excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, providing broad shade and a traditional street-tree look with reliable long-term durability.
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Triumph Elm
Triumph elm is a hardy, fast-growing shade tree valued for its upright form, strong branching, and excellent disease resistance. It adapts well to Colorado conditions, handling sun, wind, and urban environments while providing dependable shade and a clean, symmetrical canopy.
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Valley Forge Elm
Valley Forge elm is a fast-growing American elm cultivar known for its strong structure, classic vase-shaped form, and outstanding resistance to Dutch elm disease. It performs well in Colorado landscapes, providing broad shade, durability, and long-term reliability for streets, parks, and large residential yards.
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