Japanese Zelkova Tree

Good Replacement for American Elm

(9 customer reviews)

Graceful vase-shaped shade tree has elliptical, dark green foliage. Displays showy fall mix of yellow, rust, bronze, dark red and purple. Attractive steel-gray bark exfoliates to expose orange shading beneath. Good street tree; tolerates urban conditions. Popular as a superior replacement for the American Elm. Grows rapidly to 50-75 ft. with 40- to 50-ft. spread. Bareroot. Zones 5-8.

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Product Details

Zones: 5-8
Height: 50-70'
Depth: Same as nursery
Spread: 40-50'
Sun/Shade: Full Sun to partial shade
Foliage: Elliptical shaped with toothed margins, 1 1/2-3" long, dark green color in spring, showy fall color is a mix of yellow, rust, bronze, dark red and purple

Comments: Gaining popularity as a replacement for the American Elm, since it is a good street tree and tolerates urban conditions well. Graceful and stately vase-shaped growth habit, rapid growth and establishment and showy fall color.
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- Saturday, March 15, 2008
Best kept secret
Reviewed By: Sherry Dewey (Bellevue, NE)
This is a great tree! It is also beautiful in shape and truly the best kept secret in trees.

- Saturday, March 15, 2008
Best kept secret
Reviewed By: Sherry Dewey (Bellevue, NE)
Great tree!!! best kept secret in trees. Beautiful shape and color and size.

- Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Fast Grower
Reviewed By: Ric (Chelsea, MA)
Got my tree about three weeks ago and already there are new branches growing out of it. I've read that it can grow as much as 2 feet a year. If that's the case this will be a beautiful tree in just 5 years. I'll post an update if anything changes, but right now I'm impressed.

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