About
This spreading, deciduous tree, to 10m tall, with orange-brown shoots and bark, and toothed leaves that are bright yellow green in spring, lime green in summer, and golden yellow before falling in autumn. A fine specimen tree.
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, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Take greenwood cuttings (preferably from young plants) in summer. Graft in winter. Remove rooted suckers in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to bacterial canker, Dutch elm disease and honey fungus (rarely)