ZELKOVA serrata

Large tree of wide spreading habit with serrated leaves and good autumn colour

£25.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

Deciduous
tapered leaves to 12cm (5in) long with up to 16 teeth on either side are dark green becoming yellow, orange or red in autumn.
White
Height
30m (100ft)
Spread
18m (60ft)
Tree
Spreading tree with smooth grey bark peeling to reveal orange patches.
Hardy - very cold winter Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
provide shelter from cold winds in frosty areas
Partial shade
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - horse-chestnut scale, bacterial canker, Dutch elm disease
Place of origin
South Korea, Japan, Taiwan
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Serrate see photos above
Leaf shape
Ovate see photos above
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Tree Shape
Rounded to broadly spreading