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Everclear Lacebark Elm

Name: Everclear Lacebark Elm
Brand: Ulmus
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Ulmus parvifolia 'Everclear'

$167.95

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

480 inches

Width

180 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to medium

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

Long-lived tree

Native To

Garden origin (parent species from Asia)

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Ulmus parvifolia, the Lacebark or Chinese Elm, is a highly regarded landscape tree known for its beautiful exfoliating bark and resistance to Dutch elm disease. It has a graceful, fine-textured appearance. 'Everclear' is a unique cultivar selected for its very narrow, fastigiate (columnar) growth habit. This makes it an excellent choice for tight spaces, street plantings, or creating vertical accents in the landscape.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

The primary ornamental feature is its tight, columnar form, which provides a strong vertical element in the landscape. It also possesses the beautiful, mottled, exfoliating bark characteristic of the species, offering significant winter interest. The fine-textured foliage creates a soft, elegant appearance.

Its narrow habit makes it an exceptional choice for urban environments, narrow side yards, street plantings, and for creating formal screens or allees where a traditional wide-canopied tree would not fit. It is tough, adaptable, and tolerant of pollution and poor soils.

While the flowers are not showy, the tree provides important structural habitat for birds, offering nesting sites and cover. Its resistance to Dutch elm disease allows it to fill an ecological niche once occupied by the American elm in urban settings.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site in full sun with adequate vertical space.
This tree is highly adaptable to various soil types.
Dig a hole two to three times wider than the root ball.
Set the tree so the root flare is at or slightly above ground level.
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
Mulch the root zone, but keep mulch away from the trunk.

Pro Tip

Water deeply and infrequently to encourage a strong, drought-tolerant root system.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide full sun for best growth and form.
Water regularly during the first few years of establishment.
Prune in dormancy to maintain a single leader and strong structure.
Allow space for the mature height, even though the width is narrow.

Don't

Do not plant in a heavily shaded area.
Avoid planting in locations with overhead power lines.
Do not overwater once the tree is established.
Avoid 'topping' the tree, which will destroy its natural columnar form.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Pest Check
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Dramatic vertical accent for narrow spacesExcellent street tree for tight corridorsFormal screen or allee planting

Companion Plants

Pennisetum alopecuroides Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Hemerocallis

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Everclear Lacebark Elm questions

What zones can Everclear Lacebark Elm grow in?

Everclear Lacebark Elm is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Everclear Lacebark Elm deer resistant?

Yes — Everclear Lacebark Elm is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Everclear Lacebark Elm bloom?

Everclear Lacebark Elm typically blooms in late summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Everclear Lacebark Elm need full sun?

Everclear Lacebark Elm does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Everclear Lacebark Elm drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Everclear Lacebark Elm handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.