Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova (Ulmaceae) Deciduous tree

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Zelkova serrata
Japanese zelkova
Deciduous tree
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The Zelkova serrata plant species is found in E. Asia - E. China, Japan. It is a member of the Ulmaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese zelkova. Some home gardeners know the variety as Z. acuminata. Z. formosa. Z. hirta. Z. keaki. Abelicea hirta. Corchorus hirtus. non L. C. serratus. Planera acuminata. Ulmus keaki.

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Latin Name:  Zelkova serrata
Common Name:  Japanese zelkova
Family:  Ulmaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Mak.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Lowlands and mountains of C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in almost any good soil, acid or alkaline, preferring a deep well-drained moist loam[11, 200]. Prefers a moderately sheltered position[11]. Relatively shade tolerant[200]. A fast growing tree[200]. Dormant plants are very cold-tolerant, but they are sometimes damaged by late spring frosts when they are young[11]. Plants are susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease, but the beetle that is the vector of this disease rarely feeds on Zelkova so infestation is rare[11, 200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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