urban bonsai tree Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)

urban bonsai tree Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) A fast growing, deciduous shade tree (5080 ft tall and 40 60 ft wide) known for its vase shaped habit, exfoliating bark, and vibrant yellow, orange, or burgundy leaf color in autumn. It is an excellent, disease resistant alternative to American Elm. Hardy in USDA Zones 58, It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well drained loam but tolerates clay and sand, and various pH levels. Ideal for large landscapes, lawn

Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)

A fast growing, deciduous shade tree (50–80 ft tall and 40-60 ft wide) known for its vase-shaped habit, exfoliating bark, and vibrant yellow, orange, or burgundy leaf color in autumn. It is an excellent, disease-resistant alternative to American Elm. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained loam but tolerates clay and sand, and various pH levels.

Ideal for large landscapes, lawn specimens, or urban street trees due to its tolerance of compacted soil and pollution.  Water regularly during the first 2–3 years to establish roots. Once mature, it is remarkably drought-tolerant.  Space trees 30–40 feet apart (or up to 60 ft) to accommodate a wide canopy. Prune young trees to develop a strong central leader and proper branch spacing.

Attractive gray-brown bark  exfoliates (peels) as the tree ages to reveal a showy orange inner bark. Its dense canopy makes it an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks.

Japanese Zelkova is a popular choice for bonsai due to its small leaves and strong branching structure. 

Available as....  15-20 inch potted trees

Shipped fully rooted in soil in pot. Ships with leaves in Spring and Summer and dormant without leaves in Fall and Winter.

Grown in soil less mix. Shipped UPS.

Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship larger boxes or boxes to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote, without a freight surcharge.

If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.

All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem.

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