Zelkova serrata
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata) grows into a large shade tree with a vase-shaped framework. Small textured leaves, variable autumn color, and developing patterned bark give the mature tree interest across the seasons.
Its structure combines dense branching and upright growth. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring brown, yellow and orange tones.
Choose a sunny, open site. Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 50-80 ft
• Width: 50-80 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Specimen
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree
- Height
- 50-80 ft
- Width
- 50-80 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 5a–8b
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Flower color
- Green
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Brown, Orange, Red, Yellow
- Fruit color
- Brown, Green
- Soil
- Clay, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
- Landscape use
- Provide Shade, Specimen
- Shape
- Dense, Multi Stem, Open Canopy, Upright, Vase Shaped
- Bark
- Smooth
- Drought tolerant
- No
Plant photos
Photo coming soon