Emerald Sunshine® Elm Tree

Ulmus propinqua ‘JFS-Bieberich’

Heat and drought tolerant shade tree

Glossy green leaves with coppery new growth

Resistant to pests and diseases



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An Excellent Drought- and Disease-Resistant Elm

Why Emerald Sunshine® Elm Trees?

This newly cultivated elm is everything you need in an elm tree. The Emerald Sunshine® Elm Tree provides superior performance and tolerance without sacrificing on beauty. Elms were nearly wiped out due to disease, but with new cultivators like the Emerald Sunshine® Elm Tree, they're coming back better than ever. 

The leaves of the Emerald Sunshine® Elm are corrugated and emerge bronze. And as the leaves mature, they deepen into a glossy green that shines in the sun. But the colors don’t stop there! In fall, the leaves turn to lovely yellows and reds to dazzle your landscape with autumnal color.

The Emerald Sunshine® Elm’s sturdy, upright growth habit makes it ideal for planting in multiples and creating shade. You can utilize it to create rows or add visual interest to open areas in your yard. Plus, with its ability to adapt to a wide range of soils, your Emerald Sunshine® Elm will provide a happy shaded spot wherever it's planted.

The Emerald Sunshine® Elm is a majestic tree that grows in a symmetrical growth habit. And although it's smaller than most elms, it delivers in tolerance and low-maintenance. Promising superior performance in hot, arid and windy areas, it's truly one of the most tolerant elms ever cultivated. It’s also resistant to elm leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, and Dutch Elm Disease. 

Add effortless shade and deep autumn color to your landscape with the Emerald Sunshine® Elm. Order now before they sell out!

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Product Details

Mature Height:35 ft.
Mature Width:25 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun
Growth Rate:Fast Growing
Botanical Name:Ulmus propinqua ‘JFS-Bieberich’
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI, OR
Grows Well In Zones:5-8 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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Ole D.
6/3/2026
Verified Buyer

Elm tree on Elm Street

The 6ft tall tree arrived fedex in a very secure box and in great condition. The leaves are a pretty green and the root ball was nice and moist inside the 5 gal plastic pot. I had everything ready and immediately planted the tree after fedx dropped it off. It looks great in the front yard, and we really do live on Elm Street. As instructed the tree did NOT get any fertilizer, or soil that had fertilizer in it while planting. Just the natural organic soil that was in the yard and some water. The hole was almost 4ft around and a foot and a half deep before planting the tree in the middle. It will get 5-10 gal of water every other day for the rest of the year unless we get heavy rainfalls. The tree is a bit crooked and bowed, but it will adapt and become a beautiful tree in years to come. It will get pretty much full sun and there are no power lines or anything to obstruct its growth.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertWe love this story, Ole! An Emerald Sunshine Elm on Elm Street is simply perfect. We're so glad it arrived in great condition and that you had everything ready for an immediate planting. Your careful approach to planting and watering is exactly right. The slight crookedness will work itself out as it establishes and grows stronger. With full sun and no obstructions your Elm is going to be magnificent. We can't wait to hear about its progress!
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Kevin R.
6/2/2026
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Emerald Sunshine Trees, thriving in the PNW.

I purchased two of these Emerald Sunshine Elm trees in Feb 2024 they were 6 feet tall. Planted them both in late March 2024. As of this review 6-2-026 and a new pic on 6-2-026 these trees are now 10 feet tall and bushy, they are thriving. I live in Washington State-PNW. I am so pleased, these trees will look fantastic as time goes on. Shout out to Fast Growing Trees. Thank you.

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Fast Growing Trees Plant Experthat an incredible two year update, Kevin! Going from 6 feet in February 2024 to 10 feet and bushy by June 2026 is fantastic growth. Your trees are clearly thriving beautifully in the PNW and your yard looks stunning. We're so honored by your shout out and can't wait to see how magnificent they look in the years ahead. Thanks for choosing us!
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Lynn W.
6/1/2026
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Very Healthy Tree

My Elm tree arrived in perfect condition and has grown at least 6 feet in one year! I love it.

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Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHello Lynn! We're delighted to hear your Elm tree is thriving! We can't wait to see how much more it grows in the coming years. Thank you for choosing our store!
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Bob B.
5/10/2026
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got here in great shape

got here in great shape and looks happy planted

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Ben E.
3/28/2026
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New growth

Can't wait to see it grow.

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