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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].



General Uses:  Wood - tough, hard, beautifully grained. Used for tool handles, construction, furniture etc[46, 61, 151].

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