The Japanese Zelkova is a graceful vase-shaped shade tree with elliptical, dark green foliage. In the Fall its leaves turn a showy mix of yellow, rust, bronze, dark red and purple. Its attractive steel-gray bark exfoliates to expose orange shading beneath. A good street tree, it tolerates urban conditions very well. It has become popular as a superior replacement for the American Elm.
| Mature Height (in.) | 840 |
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| Mature Width (in.) | 900 |
| Additional Characteristics | None Listed |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 |
| Best Time to Plant | Spring to Fall |
| Blossom Color | No Blossoms |
| Botanical Name | Zelkova serrata |
| Common Name | Japanese Zelkova |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Branching |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F) |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 900 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Bare Root |
| Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |