Northern Empress® Elm

Discover the majestic beauty of the Northern Empress® Japanese Elm, a breathtaking, small-statured shade tree that brings unmatched autumn brilliance to any landscape. Unlike traditional elms that simply turn yellow, the Northern Empress® transforms its lush green summer foliage into a radiant display of apricot-orange, eventually maturing to a stunning, deep burgundy-red in the fall. Developed by North Dakota State University, this exceptional cultivar grows with a beautifully rounded, open crown that maxes out at a very manageable height, making it the perfect ornamental tree for smaller urban yards, modern street boulevards, or tighter spaces.

Beyond its spectacular seasonal color, this nearly seedless elm is incredibly low-maintenance and highly adaptable to poor soils, drought, and extreme winter cold. It also boasts excellent resistance to Dutch Elm Disease (DED) and black leaf spot. Enhance your curb appeal with this hardy, disease-resistant, and visually spectacular heritage-quality tree.