Scientific name: Zelkova serrata
Family: ULMACEAE
Common names: “Japanese zelkova” “keaki” “keyaki” “saw-leaf zelkova”
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone:5-8
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered from cold winds, tolerates air pollution
Soil: Fertile, deep soil
Moisture: Moist-wet well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 50-80′ H & W
Leaf and Stem shape: Smooth grey bark and serrated, lance-shaped leaves turning orange and yellow
Flower: Insignificant greenish flowers and fruits
Pruning: Minimal, little to no pruning required, may be spoiled by pruning
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy, resistant to Dutch Elm disease
Comments: ~AGM winner
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