Japanese Zelkova Shade Tree

Good Replacement for American Elm

(5 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 40-50 ft. spread.

Bareroot. Zones: 5-8.

Product Details

Zones: 5-8
Height: 50-70'
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.

Fruit: Glossy dark red 1/2" fruit are persistent
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 colors.
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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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