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ZELKOVA sinica
Commonly known as Chinese zelkova
Multi-coloured flaking bark
£35.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Horse-chestnut scale, bacterial canker, Dutch elm disease, -
Place of origin
China -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousGlossy, green, ovate leaves tapering to a point, turning yellow and orange in autumn
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White
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSturdy, usually low-spreading tree, open-crowned with several heavy boughs. Glossy, brown young twigs are covered in dense, woolly hair. Mature bark is brown to grey-green and flakes to show yellow-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
Shelter from strong winds in frosty areas -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
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