Deciduous Shade Tree

Japanese Zelkova

  • Botanical Name:    Zelkova serrata
  • Height:    50-80' +
  • Spread:    50-75' +
  • Exposure:    Sun
  • Care:    None; prune as desired to shape or limb up
  • Deer Resistant
  • Japanese Zelkova is a good street and shade tree that has an appealing vase-shaped form with a rounded crown. Green leaves turn yellow, copper, orange, or deep red to purplish-red in fall putting on a showy display. The peeling bark on older trees exposes orange patches which can be quite impressive. It is quite adaptable, and when established is tolerant of wind, drought, and air pollution.
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  • Japanese Zelkova
  • Japanese Zelkova