Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Prospector'
Prospector Elm

 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Green
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Shiny green in summer to yellow in fall)
 Ultimate Height:
50 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
25 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Moist-Well-drained
 Range:
Cultivated Origin

Additional Information

'Prospector' is a cultivar with excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease (DED) and is smaller than American varieties. It is fast-growing and requires maintenance to keep its vase shape, but it works well as a street tree. It has showy emerging leaves and a brilliant yellow fall color.

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