Zelkova

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Plant Characteristics
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: China, Japan, Caucasus, Crete
Cultivation
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Scientific Names

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Zelkova >


Round-shaped trees with spreading tops. Related to elms, and susceptible to Dutch elm disease though rarely infected as the beetles that transmit the disease rarely feed on Zelkova.

Leaves are: simple, elliptical, pointed, edges heavily serrated, veins stand out, may display attractive colour in the fall

Bark is a attractive in some species, where it may flake off showing nice patterns; variously grey to grey-brown.

The flowers both male and female as well as the small fruit (nut-like) are overall inconspicuous.

Cultivation

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Rather frost hardy, shelter from strong winds during trees development for nicest shape. Prune to a strong single trunk when young as well. Does best in fertile, deep soil with good drainage. Plant in full sun.

Propagation

Seed, root cuttings, grafts

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Species

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References

  • Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381

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