Zelkova serrata

Japanese Zelkova

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Common Name:

Japanese Zelkova

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

2440 cm

Maximum width:

1830 cm

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) - Description

Zelkova serrata (keyaki or Japanese zelkova; Japanese: 欅 (ケヤキ)keyaki; Chinese: 榉树ju shu; Korean: 느티나무neutinamu) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan, Korea, eastern China and Taiwan. It is often grown as an ornamental tree, and used in bonsai.

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) - Blooming

Flowers are insignificant.

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) - Growth

Thrives in full sun. This deciduous tree grows at a fairly fast rate to 60 ft. tall and equally wide.

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) - Planting

Plant seeds in pots in fall. Take cuttings of the stem in summer. If grafting, do so in winter.

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) - Pest

Is susceptible to Dutch Elm disease, but rarely falls victim to it.

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) - Interesting facts

Sawleaf Zelkovas are great substitutes for American Elms that have fallen victim of Dutch Elm disease.