ZELKOVA serrata
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ZELKOVA serrata
Commonly known as Japanese zelkova, Keaki
Large tree of wide spreading habit with serrated leaves and good autumn colour
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
horse-chestnut scale, bacterial canker, Dutch elm disease -
Place of origin
South Korea, Japan, Taiwan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustapered leaves to 12cm (5in) long with up to 16 teeth on either side are dark green becoming yellow, orange or red in autumn.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
30m (100ft) -
Spread
18m (60ft)
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TreeSpreading tree with smooth grey bark peeling to reveal orange patches.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
provide shelter from cold winds in frosty areas -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size30m (100ft)
18m (60ft)
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