Evergreen Elm

Name: Evergreen Elm
Brand: Outdoor Dream Builders

Ulmus parvifolia

A compact, semi-evergreen shade tree with attractive mottled bark and a graceful, rounded canopy.

Very cold hardy to near 0°F with excellent heat tolerance, from low to high desert; semi-evergreen.

AMWUA Notes

Low water; a tough, adaptable shade tree with attractive exfoliating bark.

Care Guide

💧Watering

Deep-soak every 1-2 weeks in summer and less in winter; drought tolerant once established.

✂️Pruning

Prune young trees to space scaffolds and prevent weak, included-bark crotches on this fast grower; thin the dense canopy in late winter.

🌱Fertilizing

Light feeding; apply iron for chlorosis if needed.

🛡️Pests

More resistant than other elms, though elm leaf beetle is possible; avoid wet soil that invites Texas root rot.

☀️Seasonal Notes

Small fragrant flowers in fall; semi-evergreen, briefly deciduous in cold, with ornamental mottled bark.

🪨Soil

Adaptable, well-draining loam or native soil; tolerates caliche, clay, and alkaline pH 7.5–8.5

💧Drainage

Needs moderate soil.

🌱Nutrient Needs

Low feeder.

🌰Propagation

Grown from seed or cuttings; named forms rooted from cuttings

📐Spacing

30–40 ft

🌳Roots & Placement

Vigorous, spreading roots can lift paving; keep 15–20 ft from pools, foundations, and hardscape

•Though often sold as compact, established trees develop a broad 25-40 ft canopy, so site accordingly.
•Keep 15-20 ft from foundations and pools because of roots and leaf litter.
•Prune early to avoid weak forks and included bark on this fast grower.
•Full sun; showcase the handsome exfoliating mottled bark.