Zelkova serrata
Species
Tree
| Family | Ulmaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Abelicea acuminata, Abelicea hirta, Abelicea keaki, Planera acuminata, Planera japonica, Planera keaki, Planera verschaffelti, Ulmus keaki, Ulmus keia-ki, Ulmus verschaffelti, Zelkova acuminata, Zelkova formosana, Zelkova hirta, Zelkova japonica, Zelkova keaki, Zelkova stipulacea, Zelkova tarokoensis |
| Common names | Japanese Zelkova, Saw Leaf Zelkova |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 12 – 20 m
Spread in cultivation 7 – 16 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Green, inconspicuous flowers
Flower period spring
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Deciduous
Canopy area 201.1 m2
Canopy shape Spreading
Site
Urban space type Garden
Use feature
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil
Soil Volume 23 – 121 m3
Water use
Moderate
Moderate
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
High drought
High frost
Moderate coastal
High drought
High frost
High frost
Moderate coastal
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity
No
Growth rate Medium
Expected lifespan
Long
Risk - Flammability
Moderate
Moderate
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots, shallow roots
Cultivars & Hybrids
Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'
Japanese Elm Green Vase
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Climatic Suitability
Unavailable
Zelkova serrata 'Schmidtlow Wireless'
Japanese Elm Wireless
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Climatic Suitability
Unavailable
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
203020502070
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