Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
Japanese zelkova, also known as Saw-leaf zelkova, Keyaki
This dense shade tree is particularly useful for planting near streets and in parking lots and lawns. It is also popularly used as a bonsai tree. Japanese zelkova is resistant to Dutch elm disease and has therefore been increasingly used in place of American elms.
Key Facts About Japanese zelkova
Attributes of Japanese zelkova
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 30 m
Spread
15 m to 24 m
Leaf Color
Green Orange Yellow Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green
Scientific Classification of Japanese zelkova
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Elm
Genus
Zelkova
Species
Japanese zelkova