Zelkova serrata 'Variegata' (v)
Japanese zelkova 'Variegata'
A small, slow-growing, deciduous tree, to a height of up to 4m, with orange-brown shoots and bark, and green, toothed leaves edged with white. Its habit is loose and slightly arching. Leaves turn yellow in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange Pink | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Zelkova are large deciduous trees or shrubs with neatly serrate, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers and fruit; good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings from young plants in summer or by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to bacterial canker, Dutch elm disease and honey fungus (rarely)
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