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Japanese Zelkova

Zelkova serrata · Ulmaceae

An elegant vase-shaped shade tree related to elms, with serrated leaves turning shades of yellow, orange and bronze-red in autumn and attractive flaking grey bark. Tough and elm-disease resistant.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Tree
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Loam, Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    15 m H × 12 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous, Autumn Colour
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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