Frosty Chinese elm
Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Frosty' Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows at a moderate rate into a dense shape. Birds visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Kentucky coffeetree, Winterberry, Prairie dropseed, and Christmas fern.