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Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
Japanese Zelkova is a graceful deciduous shade tree with a vase-shaped form similar to American elm. It offers elegant spring foliage, attractive exfoliating bark, and brilliant fall color ranging from yellow to orange to red.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
none
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 8apH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native Range
Japan, Taiwan, eastern China
Function & Care
biomass/mulchwindbreak
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation