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Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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