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Zelkova serrata
Japanese Zelkova, Saw-leaf Zelkova
Notes

Uses: Attractive medium tree from Japan. Looks similar to some elm trees and is replacement where Dutch Elm disease is a problem. Leaves turn yellow, orange red in autumn. Tolerates a wide variety if urban situations. Does best in moist well drained soils. There are a number of cultivars available including Z.serrata 'Green Vase', Z.serrata 'Golden flame' and Z.serrata 'Schmidtlow'-Wireless TM.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-spreading_d Spreading
  • Height 12-18m
  • Spread 7-13m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Ulmaceae
  • Botanical Name Zelkova serrata
  • Common Name Japanese Zelkova, Saw-leaf Zelkova
  • Origin Japan, South East Asia
  • Habit Vase-shaped, Upright, Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Pollution
  • Supplementary Watering None
  • Flower Colour Green, Insignificant
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Shedding
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)