Gray, exfoliating bark with orange-brown innner bark.
Bloom Characteristics:
Small green flowers appear in spring as leaves emerge.
Fall Color:
Brown, red, orange, yellow
Foliage Characteristics:
Oblong to elliptic, simple leaves with serrated margins and pointed tips. 1.25-3" long.
Fruit Characteristics:
Ovate drupes which ripen in the fall.
Structure:
Vase
Range:
E. China; Japan; Korea
Habitat:
Medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun
Description:
The Japanese zelkova is a close relative to the elm, and a popular replacement for it as a street tree. Japanese zelkovas provide dense shade and grow in a lovely vase shape.
