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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001551
11/12/99

Zelkova serrata--Japanese Zelkova


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 60 ft Spread: 50 ft Form: vase shaped
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches

Comments: Zelkova is often listed as a replacement for
American Elm since it has roughly the same shape. However
it is not immune to Dutch Elm Disease. The fall foliage
color is reddish-bronze.

Cultivars:
'Green Vase' TM - A vigorous, somewhat upright tree with
orange fall color (Vis. 1).
'Halka' - The Zelkova with the shape that most
resembles the American Elm.
'Village Green' TM - More upright and faster growing than
the species.

References for Cultivars: J. Frank Schmidt and Son 1999,
Lake County Nursery 1999, Weston Nurseries 1997, Princeton
Nurseries 1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1997, Moller's Nursery
1997, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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