Ulmus carpinifolia 'Vanguard' (Smoothleaf Elm)

Smoothleaf Elm (Ulmus carpinifolia 'Vanguard') is a beautiful deciduous tree with a distinctive vase-shaped growth habit. This cultivar is known for its smooth, ovate leaves that turn golden yellow in the fall. The tree produces inconspicuous flowers in the spring and small, rounded fruit. Smoothleaf Elm is a fairly large tree, reaching a height of about 45 feet with a spread of about 40 feet. It thrives in full sun and is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions.