About
A large, broadly upright tree normally with a short stout trunk and many erect branches. The neatly toothed, oval leaves are rich green, turning orange-brown in autumn. Flowers and fruit are green and insignificant.
About the genus
Zelkova are large deciduous trees or shrubs with neatly serrate, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers and fruit; good autumn colour
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
Native toCaucasus
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, fertile, moist soil and protect from cold, drying winds
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings from young plants in summer or by grafting in winter. Alternatively, propagate by seed (sown outdoors) in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to horse chestnut scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Dutch elm disease, bacterial canker and honey fungus (rarely)