Zelkova serrata
Keyaki, Keaki
It thrives on most soils and is well suited to tolerate the rigours of the urban environment.
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Zelkova serrata
Height: 10-12cm
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Zelkova serrata
Height: 12-14cm
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Zelkova serrata
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
A relative of the Elm this is a native of Japan.
Introduced into the UK in 1861 it won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
It thrives on most soils and is well suited to tolerate the rigours of the urban environment.
This is a medium to large tree with a wide spreading and rounded habit.
Its smooth grey bark flakes attractively and its foliage displays fine shades of red and bronze in autumn.
Good for avenues and parkland.
Zelkovas do best in fertile sandy loamy soils.
Mature height: 12-17m
Mature spread: 10-15m
Specifications
Common names
Keyaki, Keaki
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Moist Soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Broad
Tree features
Bark, Autumn Colour, Foliage
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Compaction tolerant, Drought tolerant, Pollution tolerant, Paved areas
Tree uses
Parkland
Seasons of interest
Autumn Interest