The Prospector elm is a hybrid of Asian elm species. It is smaller than the American elm and exhibits excellent resistance to Dutch elm disease (DED) and elm leaf beetle. This fast-growing tree needs regular pruning to maintain its vase form. Its leaves emerge orange-red and mature to green. Fall color is a brilliant yellow. Useful as street, parkway, or shade tree.
- Family (English) Elm
- Family (botanic) Ulmaceae
- Planting site City parkway, Residential and parks, Restricted sites, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 40-50 feet
- Mature width 20-25 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, clay soil, Dry sites, Occasional drought, Occasional flooding, Wet sites
- Season of interest early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Vase-shaped
- Growth rate Fast
- Transplants well Yes
- Wildlife Migrant birds
- Has cultivars NA
