NORTHERN EMPRESS JAPANESE ELM  Ulmus davidiana var. japonica ‘Northern Empress’
• A cold‑hardy Japanese Elm selection valued for its refined branching, strong structure, and excellent performance in prairie climates.
• Forms a broadly oval to vase‑shaped canopy with a balanced, uniform outline that suits residential streets, boulevards, and parks.
• Leaves emerge with a bronze tint before maturing to rich green; foliage is thick‑textured and resistant to scorch, maintaining density through hot, dry summers.
• Produces small, inconspicuous spring flowers followed by samaras.
• Highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and elm leaf beetle, offering strong reliability in urban and rural plantings.
• Adaptable to a wide range of soils and shows good drought tolerance once established.
• Full Sun
• Zone 3, 10–12 m Height × 7–9 m Width
