Japanese Zelkova
Common Name: Japanese Zelkova
Species Name: Zelkova serrata
Family Name: Ulmaceae
Examples of Japanese Zelkova Zelkova serrata
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Japanese beetle, canker |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 80-foot diameter, 100-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, 2-4 inches long, 3/4-2 inches wide, ovate to oblongovate, sharply toothed margins
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, deep, adapted to most soils |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease, some resistance to the elm leaf beetle; pH adaptable; tolerates drought; good street tree |