Prospector Elm
Ulmus wilsoniana 'Prospector'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Ulmaceae
Plant Description: The Prospector Elm offers the beautiful shape and hardiness of the classic American Elm, but leaves behind the common issues that arise when the non-cultivar species is planted. It has a wide branching habit and a vase shape. The foliage is a dark green with a glossy sheen which eventually fades to an attractive yellow in the fall.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 40' tall and 30' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: Unknown
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- North Hill
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
This cultivar has a good resistance to both dutch elm disease and elm leaf beetle, and tolerates clay and alkaline soil.
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