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Pioneer Elm

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PIONEER ELM

Botanical Name: Ulmus ‘Pioneer'(U. glabra x U. carpinifolia)
Common Name: Pioneer Elm

Height: 50-60' Spread: 50' Habit/Form: Round spreading Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-5
Cultural Requirements: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Ornamental Characteristics: glossy dark green leaves with a dense canopy, turns yellow in fall. Extremely fast growing. Resistant to Dutch elm disease and elm yellow ‘
Use in the Landscape: Street tree or as a large shade tree.

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