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Ulmus parvifolia

all cultivars (Ulmus parvifolia) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Not Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 40–50 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide, and needs medium water. Susceptible to elm scale and other elm pests; reseeds in some Front Range areas. Better elm choices exist.

medium water40–50 ft tall and 25–40 ft wideDeer-resistant

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all cultivars (Ulmus parvifolia) — (c) Reid Hardin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Reid Hardin

all cultivars (Ulmus parvifolia) — mature form — (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman

all cultivars (Ulmus parvifolia) — foliage — no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子

all cultivars (Ulmus parvifolia) — bloom — no rights reserved

At a glance

Rating: Not Recommended
Botanical name: Ulmus parvifolia
Variety / cultivar: all cultivars
Type: Tree
Mature size: 40–50 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide
Water needs: medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate

Site factors to consider

Critical: Insects & Diseases
Critical: Cold Hardiness

Frequently asked questions

Is all cultivars good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. all cultivars is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Not Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does all cultivars get?: It matures to about 40–50 ft tall and 25–40 ft wide.
How much water does all cultivars need?: It needs medium water once established.
Is all cultivars native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

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