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| | | common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> | | | common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> |
| | | growth_habit = deciduous tree | | | growth_habit = deciduous tree |
| − | | high = <!--- 1m (3 ft) --> | + | | high = 1-35m |
| − | | wide = <!--- 65cm (25 inches) --> | + | | wide = trunk diameter up to 4m in very old trees, usually much less |
| | | origin = China, Japan, Caucasus, Crete | | | origin = China, Japan, Caucasus, Crete |
| | | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> | | | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> |
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| | | genus = Zelkova | | | genus = Zelkova |
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| − | Round-shaped trees with spreading tops. Related to elms, but not susceptible to Dutch elm disease. | + | 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. |
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| − | Leaves are: | + | Leaves are: simple, elliptical, pointed, edges heavily serrated, veins stand out, may display attractive colour in the fall |
| − | simple, | |
| − | elliptical, | |
| − | pointed, | |
| − | edges heavily serrated, | |
| − | veins stand out, | |
| − | may display attractive color in the fall | |
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| − | Bark is a attractive in some species, where it may flake off showing nice patterns and colors. | + | Bark is a attractive in some species, where it may flake off showing nice patterns; variously grey to grey-brown. |
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| | The flowers both male and female as well as the small fruit (nut-like) are overall inconspicuous. | | The flowers both male and female as well as the small fruit (nut-like) are overall inconspicuous. |
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| | *''[[Zelkova abelicea]]'' - Cretan Zelkova | | *''[[Zelkova abelicea]]'' - Cretan Zelkova |
| | *''[[Zelkova carpinifolia]]'' - Caucasian Zelkova | | *''[[Zelkova carpinifolia]]'' - Caucasian Zelkova |
| − | *''[[Zelkova serrata]]'' - Keyaki or Japanese Zelkova | + | *''[[Zelkova serrata]]'' - Keaki or Japanese Zelkova |
| | *''[[Zelkova sicula]]'' - Sicilian Zelkova | | *''[[Zelkova sicula]]'' - Sicilian Zelkova |
| | *''[[Zelkova sinica]]'' - Chinese Zelkova | | *''[[Zelkova sinica]]'' - Chinese Zelkova |
| | *''[[Zelkova schneideriana]]'' - Schneider's Zelkova | | *''[[Zelkova schneideriana]]'' - Schneider's Zelkova |
| | ;Hybrids | | ;Hybrids |
| − | *''[[Zelkova × verschaffeltii]]'' ''(Z. carpinifolia × Z. serrata)'' | + | *''[[Zelkova × verschaffeltii]]'' (''Z. carpinifolia'' × ''Z. serrata'') |
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| | ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |