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    ZELKOVA
    ZELKOVA serrata
    ZELKOVA serrata
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ZELKOVA serrata

    Commonly known as Japanese zelkova, Keaki

    AWARD
    Large tree of wide spreading habit with serrated leaves and good autumn colour
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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.
    • 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
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      30m (100ft)
    • Spread
      18m (60ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading tree with smooth grey bark peeling to reveal orange patches.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      provide shelter from cold winds in frosty areas
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      30m (100ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        18m (60ft)
      		  
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    Zelkova - Growing Guide
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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