Japanese Zelkova is a upward branching deciduous tree with a vase-shaped and rounded crown that becomes more cylindrical as it matures. The serrated green leaves transform into a beautiful display of yellow, orange, and sometimes even reddish-purple in the fall. Insignificant spring flowers. Best color with full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and urban conditions.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
50' - 80' |
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Spread: |
50’ - 80' |
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Spacing: |
65' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular pruning can help maintain its shape and health. It's resistant to many common tree diseases, but can occasionally be affected by leaf spot, blight, and wilt. Pests such as caterpillars and scale may also be an issue, but are generally not a significant problem.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Flowering Cherry, Maple, Bottlebrush
IMAGES: Bruce Marlin, Zelkova serrata entire, CC BY-SA 2.5, (2) KENPEI, Zelkova serrata1, CC BY-SA 3.0 (3) anonymous, Zelkova-serrata, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) I, Liné1, Zelkova serrata 01 by Line1, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
