{"product_id":"triumph-elm","title":"Triumph Elm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Fast, Tough Hybrid Elm With the Classic Vase Shape and Real Disease Resistance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriumph Elm (\u003cem\u003eUlmus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Triumph', a Morton Arboretum introduction) gives you the graceful, arching vase form of a classic elm with the toughness and disease resistance of modern hybrid breeding. A cross of hardy Asian elm parents, it grows very fast into a dignified, upright shade tree with glossy dark-green leaves, and it carries excellent Dutch elm disease resistance. Hardy through USDA zone 4, it shrugs off tough urban conditions. Whether you want quick shade over an Eden Prairie backyard, a clean street tree in St. Paul, or a fast, durable replacement for a lost ash in Bloomington, Triumph delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTriumph Elm Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUlmus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Triumph' (Morton)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriumph Elm, Hybrid Elm, Morton Triumph Elm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–60 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 45 feet — upright vase form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast — about 3 feet per year in Minnesota once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs); tolerates light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Tolerates a wide range of soils; prefers consistent moisture while establishing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam and urban soils; prefers deep, well-drained loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — glossy dark-green leaves; upright, arching vase canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDutch Elm Disease Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — hybrid Asian elm parentage gives strong DED tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliably hardy through USDA zone 4 — proven in Twin Cities winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately deer-resistant; protect the trunk from buck rub the first 2 winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native — a Morton Arboretum hybrid of Asian elm species, bred for disease resistance and toughness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTriumph Elm Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast Vase-Shaped Shade Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriumph grows quickly — up to 3 feet a year — into an upright, arching vase that echoes the classic American elm silhouette, casting deep shade over a yard in relatively few seasons. Its glossy foliage stays clean and handsome through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDurable Street and Boulevard Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred for toughness, Triumph tolerates compacted urban soil and a wide range of conditions, and its strong disease resistance makes it a low-risk choice for boulevards and parking-lot islands across the metro. Keep it back from the heaviest direct road-salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast Replacement Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rapid growth makes Triumph an excellent quick-canopy replacement for ash trees lost to emerald ash borer, restoring shade far faster than a slower-growing oak or linden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Triumph Elm in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full growing season of root establishment, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–early October)\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. Get it in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes — typically mid-November in the Twin Cities. Avoid mid-summer planting in heat and humidity, and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Triumph Elm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width but only as deep as the ball is tall, so the root flare sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools and won't drain, break through the clay layer or mound-plant slightly to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; don't build a pure-compost \"container\" the roots won't grow beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing — give a single specimen 35–45 feet of clearance; space a boulevard row 40–45 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch watering ring to direct water to the roots, then flatten it before winter so it doesn't trap ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips in a wide ring, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Never use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Triumph Elm in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply and slowly every 1–2 days. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3–6: every 5–7 days during active growth, easing off when rainfall is adequate (the Twin Cities average about 3 inches a month from June through August). \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October — so the tree doesn't push tender growth heading into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Triumph largely cares for itself, needing supplemental water mainly during extended droughts (two-plus weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Soak deeply to 8–12 inches every 7–14 days during dry spells and let natural rainfall do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Triumph Elm survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It's rated to USDA zone 4 and is reliably hardy in Twin Cities winters. Wrap the young trunk the first winter to prevent sunscald and buck rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it resistant to Dutch elm disease?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — excellent resistance. Triumph's hybrid Asian elm parentage gives it strong DED tolerance, and it was released by the Morton Arboretum after extensive trials. No elm is fully immune, but Triumph is among the most reliable choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow here?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fast for a large shade tree — up to about 3 feet per year in good Minnesota soil, which makes it one of the quickest ways to establish a big canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Triumph is a hybrid of Asian elm species, bred at the Morton Arboretum for disease resistance and toughness. If you'd prefer a native, our American elm selections (Valley Forge, Princeton, New Harmony, Jefferson, St. Croix, Prairie Expedition) are \u003cem\u003eUlmus americana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate clay and urban soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — exceptionally well. Triumph handles compacted, clay, and tough city soils, which is a big part of its appeal as a street and boulevard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccolade Elm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a closely related glossy hybrid elm with a graceful vase form and strong disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Horizon Elm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast, upright hybrid elm with excellent DED resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValley Forge Elm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most DED-resistant native American elm, with a classic arching vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinceton American Elm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic DED-resistant native American elm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState Street Miyabe Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e — another tough, fast street tree for hard urban sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Triumph Elm Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriumph is a full-size shade tree — one is usually plenty. Give a single specimen 35–45 feet of clearance from the house, power lines, and other large trees so the 45-foot vase can spread. For a boulevard or allee, plant 40–45 feet on center: a 120-foot frontage takes about 3–4 trees whose arching crowns will eventually meet overhead in the classic elm-street cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTriumph Elm Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, inconspicuous flowers come before leaf-out; glossy dark-green foliage unfurls early and the tree surges into its 3-feet-a-year growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright, arching vase casts deep, cooling shade, and the polished leaves stay clean through heat and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns a warm yellow before dropping — tidy, classic elm color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare silhouette shows off the graceful vase architecture that made elm-lined streets famous; wrap young trunks against sunscald and buck rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/accolade-elm\"\u003eAccolade Elm\u003c\/a\u003e — the closely related glossy hybrid; alternate the two along a street for varied but matching vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/new-horizon-elm\"\u003eNew Horizon Elm\u003c\/a\u003e — a tighter, more upright hybrid elm for narrower boulevard slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/valley-forge-elm\"\u003eValley Forge Elm\u003c\/a\u003e — the most DED-resistant native American elm if you want true natives in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/state-street-miyabe-maple\"\u003eState Street Miyabe Maple\u003c\/a\u003e — another bulletproof urban street tree to diversify the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Triumph Elm Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you want big shade fast — it's one of the quickest large canopies you can plant in the Twin Cities, thrives in compacted clay and urban soil, and carries excellent Dutch elm disease resistance. Not a fit for small lots: at 55–60 feet tall and 45 feet wide it will dominate a compact yard, and if a native elm matters to you, choose a DED-resistant American elm like Valley Forge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260803961137,"sku":"GT-T4540","price":384.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5\"BB","offer_id":54260803993905,"sku":"GT-T4550","price":425.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"BB","offer_id":54260804026673,"sku":"GT-T4551","price":493.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/triumph-elm.jpg?v=1779426689","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/triumph-elm","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}