Zelkova serrata (Japanese Elm Tree)
Zelkova serrata, commonly known as Japanese Zelkova, looks excellent in urban and park landscapes with its broad, rounded canopy and striking serrated leaves. Its bright green foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and bronze in autumn, providing a gorgeous seasonal display.
This deciduous tree features smooth, exfoliating bark with a patchwork of orange and gray, adding year-round interest. It thrives in full sun and adapts well to various environments, making it a reliable shade or street tree. Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering in dry spells and early growth stages.
For added impact, Japanese Zelkova pairs well with underplantings of shade-tolerant shrubs or groundcovers to enhance garden structure and biodiversity.
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Approx. 40 – 60 cm/year (Moderate)
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
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Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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