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Zelkova serrata
Japanese Zelkova
Plant Type:
TREESZelkova serrata – Japanese Zelkova is a large, stately and very handsome tree. Elm-like (this is, after all, a member of Ulmaceae) green summer leaves turn golden orange or range to deep red in autumn before dropping. The bark on Zelkova serrata is somewhat cherry-like and smooth in youth becoming increasingly mottled and interesting; it is always a handsome element in the winter landscape, a strong powerful presence all through the year and worthy should have the space for this imposing specimen. Site in full sun to part shade planted in any fertile to average soil that drains. Established, potted Japanese Zelkova cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Zelkova serrata
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Interesting Bark
- Smooth
- Muscled
- Marbled
Autumn Interest
- Autumn Leaf Color
Nature Attraction
- Songbirds
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Specimen
- Alee
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Rapid
Soil
- Moist
- Fertile
Origins
- Manchuria
- Japan
- Korea
- Taiwan
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown