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Dynasty elm shade tree with small glossy dark green leaves and mottled grey, orange and brown bark

Dynasty Elm

Ulmus parvifolia 'Dynasty'
Categories:
Trees  ·  
Shade Trees
Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate water in Phoenix. Water deeply and regularly during establishment; once established, irrigate deeply and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Increase irrigation during prolonged summer heat.
Size
25-35 ft tall × 25-35 ft wide
Habit
Upright tree – single-trunk
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
A heat-tolerant Chinese elm cultivar with small, glossy leaves, an upright canopy that broadens with age, and attractive exfoliating bark mottled gray, orange, and brown.
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
Deciduous / Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Special Features
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Growth Habit
Upright tree – single-trunk
Mature Size
25-35 ft tall × 25-35 ft wide
Flower Color
Greenish
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Shade Tree, Specimen / Accent, Street / Parking Tree
Garden Style
Soil
Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky
Companion Plants
Deer grass, Desert spoon, Red yucca
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade but develops its best canopy in full sun.

Water: Moderate water in Phoenix. Water deeply and regularly during establishment; once established, irrigate deeply and allow the upper soil to dry between waterings. Increase irrigation during prolonged summer heat.

Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils with good drainage; tolerates alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently waterlogged soil.

Mature size: Approximately 40–50 feet tall and 30–40 feet wide; allow ample room for roots and canopy.

Bloom: Late summer to early fall; flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous; leaf-drop timing and duration vary with Phoenix winter temperatures.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.