Botanical Name: Zelkova serrata
Common Name: Sawleaf zelkova
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked plant, with ascending branches, forming a vase-shaped silhouette; smaller branches form a rounded canopy
Height 30-60' (80')
Spread 3/4 to equal
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial
Soil tolerates most
Hardiness hardy (zones 3-21); thrives in area with distinct seasons
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, ovate to oblong; blades have an acuminate apex, margins coarsely serrate (resemble elm leaves)
Flowers inconspicuous, unisexual, clustered in the leaf axils; spring
Fruit a one-seeded drupe; rather flat and circular, not winged
 
Propagation:
seed (stratify)
 
Usage:
a fast-growing shade tree - best for larger landscape areas; suitable for use as lawn or street tree; good for rustic style
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular preferred; deep watering encourages deeper root growth
Fertilizing little is required after established
Pruning head high and develop strong primary framework; thin
Pests/Diseases relatively free; may get spider mites
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China/Japan
Family: Ulmaceae

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