Ulmus / Elm
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New Horizon Elm
55' x 40' - Developed by the Univ. of Wisconsin as a very cold hardy Elm, this variety makes a great shade tree. It grows very straight & symmetrical, and it has course textured leaves similar to the American Elm. CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES -
Accolade Elm
70' x 60' - The Accolade Elm is a Morton Arboretum release. This fast growing shade tree has a vase shaped habit. This is the SMA 2012 Tree of the Year! CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES -
Frontier Elm
40' x 30' - The Frontier Elm is a US National Arboretum introduction. The tree has an oval shape with a purple fall color. CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES -
Homestead Elm
55' x 35' - Homestead Elm has upright arching branches with a very quick growth rate. The grey bark is set off nicely by the bright green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES -
Triumph Elm
55' x 45' - Another Morton Arboretum selection in the Chicagoland Grows program, this Elm is distinctly upright vase shaped with glossy green leaves & a yellow fall color. CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES -
Emerald Sunshine Elm
35' x 25' - This tough adaptable Elm was developed at J. Frank Schmidt Nursery and selected for superior performance on the hot, arid, windswept plains of the Midwest. The handsome leathery leaves emerge bronze & mature to glossy green. The pubescence on the leaves deter insects. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES





