Japanese Zelkova

Zelkova serrata
Ulmaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Taller and not as broad as 'Village Green' when mature. It grows twice as fast as 'Village Green' as a young tree, and 2-yr. old trees are 2-3 times taller. It has bright green foliage which turns bronzy-red in the fall. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and heat reflected from pavement, and grows well on city streets.

Source of plant

Princeton Nurseries, Snipes Farm & Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

growth habit, environmental stress resistance