Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'

Green Vase Japanese Zelkova

Green Vase zelkova grows into an upright, arching crown with a fine-textured canopy. Its vigorous growth produces a substantial shade tree, and orange autumn leaves add a seasonal highlight.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes orange. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 44 ft
• Width: About 30 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

44 ft

Width

30 ft

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Arching, Upright, Vase Shaped

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No