Common Name: Japanese Zelkova
Latin Name: Zelkova serrata
Size: 50 (min) to 80 (max)
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From Question and Answer Forums: What are others saying about this plant?
I think I know this one, thanks to all the ptohos you provided. My guess is Jack-in-the-Pulpit arisaema triphyllum had to look up the Latin name Its always a delight to come upon such an exotic plant in the woods ..are they related to trillium
I would like to know where I can purchase either of these trees. Also, do these trees have deep roots Do I need to plant far away from underground utilities Can they be planted as a street tree
Great plant, No problems. What area are you looking
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Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata
Maximum Height: 80 feet
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Japanese ZelkovaZelkova serrata
Maximum Height: 80 feet
Family: Ulmaceae
Genus: Zelkova
species: serrata
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Size: 50 (min) to 80 (max)
Size Description: Large shade tree
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| Availability: | Good Availabilty | ||
| Sustainability: | Outstanding | See other plants that are sustainable. | |
| Full Sun Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like full sun. |
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Plant Images and Specimens
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Trunk Detail
Location: Eden Park Grove of Presidents Overlooking Krohn
Age: Old
Photo Credit: Scott Beuerlein
Season: 3-16-09
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Trunk Detail
Location: Eden Park Grove of Presidents
Age: Old
Photo Credit: Scott Beuerlein
Season: 3-16-09
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Location: Middleton Ave, Clifton, Cincinnati
Photo Credit: Scott Beuerlein
Season: 4-4-09
Street planting
Photo Credit: Patrick Kelsch
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Location: Spring Grove cemetery
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
Season: Fall 2012 Nov 12
Location: Middleton Ave., Clifton Middleton Avenue Cincinnati OH
Specimen: 426
Specimen: 426
Location: Middleton Avenue, Clifton, OH
Photo Credit: Scott Beuerleine
Season: 4/4/09
Location: Middleton Avenue, Clifton, OH
Photo Credit: Scott Beuerleine
Season: 4/4/09
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 39.143702000000000 Longitude: -84.508891000000000] Specimen: 439
Fall color
Location: Cincinnati Zoo
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery 4521 Spring Grove Ave Cincinnati OH 45232
Specimen: 440
Specimen: 440
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Mature tree
Location: Spring Grove, near North Gate Lodge
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
Location: Cave Hill Cemetery Cave Hill Road Louisville KY
Specimen: 450
Specimen: 450
Tree going into fall color
Location: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
Season: Oct 22
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 39.143647283333300 Longitude: -84.508874450000000] Specimen: 1160
Location: Ault Park 5090 Observatory Circle Cincinnati OH [Latitude: 39.132306766666700 Longitude: -84.411092166666700] Specimen: 1451
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891518733333300 Longitude: -77.008058250000000] Specimen: 1708
Zelkova serrata
Location: Capitol Hill
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Zelkova serrata
Location: Capitol Hill
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891750616666700 Longitude: -77.008216066666700] Specimen: 1709
Zelkova serrata
Location: Capitol Hill
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891184966666700 Longitude: -77.007542050000000] Specimen: 1735
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.887823633333300 Longitude: -77.010243416666700] Specimen: 1778
Location: Newport Kentucky Neighborhood Plants Newport KY [Latitude: 39.095162083333300 Longitude: -84.485537183333300] Specimen: 1834
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery 4521 Spring Grove Ave Cincinnati OH 45232 [Latitude: 0.000000000000000 Longitude: 0.000000000000000] Specimen: 2970
Location: Biltmore Estate One Lodge Street Ashville NC 28803 [Latitude: 35.539469160000000 Longitude: -82.552519180000000] Specimen: 3006
Location: Ashville Ashville NC [Latitude: 35.591978690000000 Longitude: -82.552756870000000] Specimen: 3015
Location: Ashville Ashville NC [Latitude: 35.591978690000000 Longitude: -82.552756870000000] Specimen: 3016
Location: Copenhagen Botanic Garden Copenhagen Denmark [Latitude: 55.687191750000000 Longitude: 12.572132200000000] Specimen: 3373
Location: Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France [Latitude: 48.844190320000000 Longitude: 2.361552970000000] Specimen: 4391
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 40.426155410000000 Longitude: -86.914097150000000] Specimen: 4536
Location: Queens Botanical Garden [Latitude: 40.750326660000000 Longitude: -73.829067470000000] Specimen: 7230
Location: Queens Botanical Garden
Location: Queens Botanical Garden [Latitude: 40.750042420000000 Longitude: -73.830336320000000] Specimen: 7231
Location: Queens Botanical Garden
Location: Dublin, Ireland [Latitude: 53.373515680000000 Longitude: -6.270468100000000] Specimen: 7991
Location: Christchurch Botanic Gardens Rolleston Ave Christchurch NONE New Zealand [Latitude: -43.532033330000000 Longitude: 172.626397970000000] Specimen: 9214
Location: Christchurch Botanic Gardens Rolleston Ave
Location: Christchurch Botanic Gardens Rolleston Ave
Location: Christchurch Botanic Gardens Rolleston Ave
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Birdwood Avenue [Latitude: -37.830468380000000 Longitude: 144.978795730000000] Specimen: 9788
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Birdwood Avenue
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney [Latitude: -33.862802850000000 Longitude: 151.215644570000000] Specimen: 10045
January 2017
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Location: Vienna, Austria [Latitude: 48.192251730000000 Longitude: 16.384106980000000] Specimen: 10851
August 2017
Location: Vienna, Austria
August 2017
Location: Vienna, Austria
Location: Vienna, Austria [Latitude: 48.192351480000000 Longitude: 16.384167970000000] Specimen: 10854
August 2017
Location: Vienna, Austria
Location: Manhattan [Latitude: 40.766757000000000 Longitude: -73.978741500000000] Specimen: 11350
Central Park October 2018
Location: Manhattan
Central Park October 2018
Location: Manhattan
Location: Manhattan [Latitude: 40.767923900000000 Longitude: -73.977804800000000] Specimen: 11356
Central Park October 2018
Location: Manhattan
Central Park October 2018
Location: Manhattan
Location: Manhattan [Latitude: 40.768186000000000 Longitude: -73.977106900000000] Specimen: 11359
Central Park October 2018
Location: Manhattan
Central Park October 2018
Location: Manhattan