Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Deciduous · Full Sun
Mature size: 12m–18m high × 8m–12m wide
- Deciduous
- Full Sun
- Mature height12m–18m
- Mature width8m–12m
- Frost Tolerant
- Flowers
Outstanding vase-shaped form combined with brilliant autumn colour and excellent urban tolerance.
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 12m to 18m
- Mature width
- 8m to 12m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
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About Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’
Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' is a selected form of Japanese Zelkova grown for its even, upward flaring vase of branches. Rich green serrated foliage builds a broad, symmetrical crown through the warm months, then turns yellow, orange and bronze in autumn before dropping. The bark is smooth grey, flaking with age.
Expect around 12 to 15 metres in height and 9 to 12 metres of spread in time, at roughly 50 centimetres to 1 metre a year. It takes full sun and most soil types, along with heat, wind and urban conditions, and is drought tolerant once established. It is frost tolerant, handling light to moderate frost once settled.
The uniform habit is what recommends it for avenue and streetscape work, where a matched line of trees matters more than individual character. It also stands alone well in parkland and larger residential gardens. Anyone specifying an elm replacement gets the same arching silhouette without the disease exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Green Vase Zelkova
What is Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'?
It is a named cultivar of Japanese Zelkova selected for a consistent vase shaped crown and strong branch attachment. The foliage is deep green and finely serrated through spring and summer, colouring through yellow, orange and bronze in autumn. It is deciduous, elm like in silhouette, and resistant to Dutch elm disease.
How big does 'Green Vase' get?
In cultivation it settles at roughly 12 to 15 metres tall with a spread of 9 to 12 metres, growing about 50 centimetres to 1 metre a year. The crown lifts and flares rather than spreading low, so useable space under the canopy opens up early. Allow the full width when siting it near buildings.
What makes 'Green Vase' different from a seedling Japanese Zelkova?
Seedling grown Zelkova varies in shape from tree to tree. 'Green Vase' is propagated from a single selection, so every plant carries the same upright vase form, similar branch angles and matched autumn colour. That predictability is why it is specified for avenues and streets where a uniform line is the whole point.
When does it colour up in autumn?
Autumn, generally through April and May in southern Australia, running later in warm coastal gardens and earlier in cold inland districts. Colour moves from green to yellow, then orange and bronze, and holds for several weeks in a settled season. Cold nights and dry, still weather give the strongest display.
Is 'Green Vase' suitable for street planting?
Yes, it is one of the standard choices for street and avenue work. The vase form clears vehicles and pedestrians as the crown lifts, the wood is strong, and it tolerates compacted soil, reflected heat, wind and pollution. Given its mature width it belongs on wider verges and medians rather than narrow footpaths.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes. It is frost tolerant and handles light to moderate frost once established, and because it is bare through winter the cold has no foliage to damage. Young trees in their first winter benefit from mulch over the root zone in colder districts. Late frost may nip early spring growth, which the tree simply replaces.
How do I care for 'Green Vase' Zelkova?
Stake and water it well for the first two to three summers, then reduce watering as the roots reach out. Mulch to the drip line without touching the trunk. Prune only in the early years, to establish one leader and clear crossing limbs. Mature trees need little more than occasional deadwood removal.
| Mature height | 12m to 18m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 8m to 12m |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Growth per year | 50cm to 1m per year under suitable conditions |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) |
| Form | Vase - Shaped · Upright |
| Uses | Avenue Planting · Street Tree · Shade Tree |
- Foliage
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 12m to 18m
- Mature width
- 8m to 12m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Planting Your Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova works in an:
Is Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova Evergreen or Deciduous?
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 12m to 18m
Mature Width: 8m to 12m
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova is expected to grow 50cm to 1m per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Is Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova frost tolerant?
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova Flower?
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ produces small greenish flowers during spring, although the blooms are generally inconspicuous. The tree is primarily valued for its elegant vase-shaped canopy, attractive serrated foliage and spectacular autumn display of orange, bronze and red tones.
Does Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Green
Is Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova an Australian Native Tree?
No
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova is Native to Cultivated selection of Japanese Zelkova native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and eastern China.
What is the Wildlife Value of Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova ?
Its broad deciduous canopy provides valuable seasonal shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects throughout the year. The branching structure also contributes to biodiversity within avenue plantings, parklands and ornamental landscape settings.
How much Sunlight does Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova need?
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate sandy soils and a wide range of general landscape conditions provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted soils unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.
Is Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova Drought Tolerant?
Is Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ – Green Vase Japanese Zelkova Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Green Vase Japanese Zelkova shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger growth and foliage quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ is loved for its Outstanding vase-shaped form combined with brilliant autumn colour and excellent urban tolerance.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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