Zelkova serrata 'Musashino'

Columnar Japanese Zelkova

Musashino zelkova keeps a narrow, upright vase shape with closely ascending branches. The relatively restricted crown width suits tighter tree-planting spaces, while green leaves turn yellow in autumn.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow. 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 45 ft
• Width: About 15 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
• Upright tree accent
• Narrow tree-planting space
• Formal row with adequate root room

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

45 ft

Width

15 ft

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Narrow Upright, Upright, Vase Shaped

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No