Tree Ulmus davidiana var Japonica 'Morton' [sold as Accolade®] [Accolade Elm] Very good resistance to the Dutch elm disease pathogen, Ophiostoma ulmi, which has led to the near extinction of the American Elm (Ulmus americana) in the U.S. Also has good resistance against phloem necrosis, elm leaf beetle, and leaf miner.
Tree Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Prospector' [Prospector Elm] 'Prospector' is a cultivar with an excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease (DED) and smaller than american varieties. It is fast growing and requires maintainance to keep its vase shape, but works well as a street tree. It has showy emerging leaves and a brilliant yellow fall color.
Tree Ulmus × 'Frontier' [Frontier Elm] Small tree that grows well under city conditions. Good Dutch elm disease resistance and moderate elm leaf beetle resistance.
Tree Ulmus × hollandica 'Groeneveld' [Groeneveld Dutch Elm] Dense, regular branching. Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Wind tolerant.
Tree Ulmus × hollandica 'Pioneer' [Pioneer Dutch Elm] Resistant to Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis, but susceptible to the elm leaf beetle.
Tree Ulmus × 'Homestead' [Homestead Elm] Dutch elm and phloem necrosis resistant, but susceptible to the elm leaf beetle. 'Homestead' was formed from a cross between Ulmus minor, U. x hollandica, and U. pumila.
Tree Ulmus minor [Smoothleaf Elm] Moderate resistance to the Dutch elm disease pathogen, Ophiostoma ulmi, which has led to the near extinction of the American Elm (Ulmus americana) in the U.S.
Tree Ulmus × 'Morton Glossy' [sold as Triumph™] [Triumph Elm] Upright oval to vase-shaped habit with arching branches, glossy dark green summer foliage, changing to yellow in fall; hybrid between Accolade® and Vanguard™. Dutch elm disease resistant, the best habit in early age of the Morton Arboretum elms.
Tree Ulmus parvifolia [Lacebark Elm] Stunning, multi-colored mottled and exfoliating bark. Grows well under city conditions. Good resistance against Dutch elm disease, elm leaf beetle, and Japanese beetle. Slightly weak wooded, so sometimes damaged by ice storms.
Tree Ulmus parvifolia 'BSNUPF' [sold as Everclear®] [Columnar Lacebark Elm] This cultivar has a tight, columnar habit and holds this form into maturity. Stunning, multi-colored mottled and exfoliating bark. Grows well under city conditions. Good resistance against Dutch elm disease, elm leaf beetle, and Japanese beetle. Slightly weak wooded, so sometimes damaged by ice storms.
