About
This vigorous, umbrella-shaped deciduous tree with serrated-edge leaves. pale green then finally to bright red during the autumn. Foliage emerges pinkish-green, then changes to lime-green. Attractive, grey, flaky bark appears on the trunk during the autumn and winter months. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. An ideal variety for attractive all-year round interest, and best suited to large gardens or parks.
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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
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)