Tree Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' [Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac] The Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac is a very hardy and showy tree, great choice for a specimen tree. Attractive, cherry-like mahogany-colored bark, which is distinctly different from all other lilacs. Widely adapted to soils and environments, Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac can be a great choice for those difficult areas in the landscape. Cut to ground to rejuvenate completely. Some consider the beautiful creamy white flowers to be malodorous, like a privet.
Tree Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’ [Sterling Linden] Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling' shows some resistance to Japanese beetle.
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 × '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 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.
Tree Ulmus parvifolia 'Burgundy' [Burgundy Lacebark Elm] This cultivar is noted for outstanding habit and foliage. 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.
