Shade - Chinese Elm (Evergreen Elm) Deciduous but are still quite drought

but are still quite drought and heat tolerant once mature

Bright and colorful plants have good resistance to cold

‘Sparky’ is a well-behaved and floriferous hybrid Tecoma created by plantsman and ASU professor George Hull in honor of ASU mascot of the same name

predictable shade tree

Pollinator required:  None - self-fruitful

Shade - Chinese Elm (Evergreen Elm) Deciduous but are still quite droughtChinese Elm, aka Evergreen Elm, is a sturdy, predictable shade tree. Though not actually evergreen, this tree is semi evergreen to deciduous. Moderate to fast growers with ample water. They have an upright, naturally dense umbrella shaped canopy with strong, flexible wood. Leaves are oval, shiny green with slight serration and their distinctive exfoliating bark is highly ornamental with rough tan and gray appearance. They make excellent shade trees.