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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Stored seed requires stratification and should be sown as early in the year as possible[78, 200]. Germination rates are variable[78]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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