Zelkova serrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 13 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143208
Common Names
- Zelkova serrata
- Zelkova serrata
- Zelkova serrata
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Zelkova serrata (also called Japanese Zelkova, Chinese Zelkova, and Chinese Elm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae. It is native to East Asia, from China to Japan. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree that grows in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has small, oval, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Zelkova serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zelkova serrata is a small, yellow-green, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zelkova serrata is a slow-growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 60 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil.
Where to Find Zelkova serrata
Zelkova serrata is native to eastern Asia.
Species in the Zelkova genus
Species in the Ulmaceae family
Ampelocera albertiae, Ampelocera cubensis, Ampelocera edentula, Ampelocera glabra, Ampelocera hottlei, Ampelocera longissima, Ampelocera macphersonii, Ampelocera macrocarpa, Ampelocera pubescens, Ampelocera ruizii, Ampelocera verrucosa, Chaetachme aristata, Hemiptelea davidii, Holoptelea grandis, Holoptelea integrifolia, Phyllostylon rhamnoides, Planera aquatica, Ulmus minor, Ulmus mexicana, Ulmus lesueurii, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elliptica, Ulmus hollandica, Ulmus uyematsui, Ulmus rubra, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus thomasii, Ulmus brandisiana, Ulmus androssowii, Ulmus canescens, Ulmus americana, Ulmus alata, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmus glaucescens, Ulmus parvifolia, Ulmus serotina, Ulmus crassifolia, Ulmus laciniata, Ulmus macrocarpa, Ulmus castaneifolia, Ulmus bergmanniana, Ulmus changii, Ulmus elongata, Ulmus gaussenii, Ulmus lamellosa, Ulmus kunmingensis, Ulmus harbinensis, Ulmus pseudopropinqua, Ulmus chenmoui,
References
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:858079-1: Based on the initial data import