'Emerald Sunshine'

Ulmus propinqua

'Emerald Sunshine' (Ulmus propinqua) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Not Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 35–45 ft tall and 25–35 ft wide, and needs medium water. Limited Front Range track record — performance varies; better to choose proven elm alternatives like 'Princeton' (U. americana) or accolade hybrids.

medium water35–45 ft tall and 25–35 ft wideDeer-resistant

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'Emerald Sunshine' (Ulmus propinqua) — (c) Stavast22, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

'Emerald Sunshine' (Ulmus propinqua) — mature form — Ptelea, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)

'Emerald Sunshine' (Ulmus propinqua) — foliage — (c) Urgamal Magsar, some rights reserved (CC BY)

'Emerald Sunshine' (Ulmus propinqua) — bloom — (c) Tatyana Petrenko, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Not Recommended
Botanical name: Ulmus propinqua
Variety / cultivar: 'Emerald Sunshine'
Type: Tree
Mature size: 35–45 ft tall and 25–35 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

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Emerald Sunshine' good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. 'Emerald Sunshine' 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 'Emerald Sunshine' get?: It matures to about 35–45 ft tall and 25–35 ft wide.
How much water does 'Emerald Sunshine' need?: It needs medium water once established.
Is 'Emerald Sunshine' native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

'Emerald Sunshine'

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