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| | name = ''Zelkova serrata'' | | | name = ''Zelkova serrata'' |
− | | common_names = Japanese Zelkova | + | | common_names = Keaki, Japanese Zelkova |
| | growth_habit = deciduous tree | | | growth_habit = deciduous tree |
− | | high = 60-100ft (18-30m) | + | | high = 15-30m (rarely 35m) |
− | | wide = 50ft (15m) | + | | wide = 1-2m (rarely 4m) trunk diameter |
− | | origin = Japan, Taiwan, E China | + | | origin = Japan, Korea, Taiwan, E China |
| | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> | | | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> |
| | lifespan = perennial | | | lifespan = perennial |
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| | species = serrata | | | species = serrata |
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− | This species is cultivated widely. Crown spreads wide. Flaking bark shows different colors/textures. Leaves have fine hairs, heavy teeth and veins underneath, turning deep yellow and a medium chocolate brown in the fall. | + | This species is cultivated widely. Crown spreads wide. Bark grey to grey-brown or pinkish-grey, scaly. Leaves have fine hairs, heavy teeth and veins underneath, turning deep yellow and a medium chocolate brown in the fall. |
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| :''More information about this species can be found on the [[Zelkova|genus page]].'' | | :''More information about this species can be found on the [[Zelkova|genus page]].'' |
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| | color = IndianRed | | | color = IndianRed |
− | | name = Japanese Zelkova | + | | name = Keaki, Japanese Zelkova |
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| ==Cultivars== | | ==Cultivars== |
− | *''''Goblin'''' - a high dwarf reaching 3 ft (0.9 m) | + | *''''Goblin'''' - a high dwarf reaching 1 m |
| *''''Green Vase'''' - leaves are extremely bright green, takes the shape of a vase | | *''''Green Vase'''' - leaves are extremely bright green, takes the shape of a vase |
| *''''Village Green'''' - grows fast, with rich green leaves. | | *''''Village Green'''' - grows fast, with rich green leaves. |