 Zelkova
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(R)(PP5080) - A vigorous, somewhat upright tree with orange fall color.
'Halka'(PP5687) - The Zelkova with the shape that most resembles the American Elm.
'Musashino' - A narrow, upright crown reaching a height of 45 feet and a spread of 20 feet.
'Village Green' TM(PP2337) - More upright and faster growing than the species. Check out more trees from the
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