Species: Zelkova serrata
(zel-koe'vah ser-ray'tah)
Japanese Zelkova; Saw-leaf Zelkova; Keaki Tree
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
Mostly tall trees except 'Schmidtlow' ( Wireless) and 'City Sprite', which are <30.'
'City Sprite', 'Goshiki', 'Green Vase', 'Halka', 'Musashino Columnar', 'Spring Grove', 'Variegata', 'Village Green', 'Wireless'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet, Tree < 30 feet
60' - 80', some cultivars <30'
Deciduous
vase
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
narrow crotch angles and poor branch attachment can cause splitting when older; dark green leaves turn yellow, bronze or reddish purple; cherrylike bark becomes gray and exfoliating when mature
Yes
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Moderately difficult
Other
transplant in spring, native to Japan, Korea, Northern China, Taiwan
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
