Evergreen ElmPhoenix's Best Vase Shaped Shade Tree Evergreen Elm Evergreen Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is one of the most versatile and reliable shade trees available for Phoenix and the greater Valley. This fast growing semi evergreen tree develops a graceful vase shape with a wide, lacy canopy that filters sunlight beautifully making it ideal for patios, driveways, and backyard shade applications. With its exceptional drought tolerance once established, beautiful

requires minimal trimming

How to Plant Evergreen Elm

steady new leaves emerge with fresh teeth and chalk

Bold Wall Color & Vertical Accent

Cape Aloe grows at a moderate pace — about 1–2 feet per year once established

making it one of the more versatile small agaves for different exposure conditions around Scottsdale

which stay year-round in the Phoenix Valley

Gravel mulch — 2–3 inches of decomposed granite

Variegated Flax Lily — A taller variegated accent plant with cream-edged green leaves and violet-blue flowers

or Texas Sage for a complete pollinator habitat garden

pairs beautifully with Arizona Cypress in a mixed hedge

and areas near children and pets