Sugar Maple

Home
Tree Index
Tutorial

Quiz

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zelkova serrata - Japanese Zelkova
Family Ulmaceae
Botanical Name Zelkova serrata
Common Name Japanese Zelkova
Size 50 - 80'
Hardiness Zone (4)5 - 8
Culture Prefers moist, deep soils; pH adaptable; pollution and drought tolerant.
Ornamental Value Exfoliating bark, reddish purple fall color.
Landscape Use As a lawn specimen or shade tree, for parks, streets, urban areas.
Key Identifying Characteristics Leaves are alternate, simple, ovate, 1 1/4 -2" long, serrate; exfoliating bark; fruits are kidney bean shape.
Notable Cultivars 'Green Vase' and 'Village Green'
Campus Location Ag: Near Food Safety Building
Listen to the botanical name Pronunciation Botanical Name Pronunciation
View Images | Bark | Form | Branching | Fall Color | Foliage | Leaf |
Plant ID Home CourseInfo Department of PSLS The University of Tennessee Home