Photo of Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil' form by Karl Gercens III

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Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil'

Also Known As

  • Zelcova serrata 'Green Veil'
  • Green Veil Japanese Zelkova

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 45'
  • W: 30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil' plant details

Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: ulmaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 45 FT tall
Uses: fall color, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very upright trunk and primary branches clothed in a veil of pendulous branchlets makes this narrow (20-30') habited 40-60' tall tree a striking specimen with great potential as a street tree; Shibamichi N. in Japan. S/M
This is a perfect street tree: 45', vase habit, good fall color, no fruit dropped on sidewalk, but a little much for the normal garden.

Gardening facts about Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil' plant

How to Grow Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Japanese Zelkova

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 50'-80'

Width: 50'-80'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Zelkova serrata form by Bruce Marlin
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aka Ogon Japanese Zelkova

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 40'

Width: 40'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Zelcova serrata 'Goshiki', Goshiki Japanese Zelkova, Goshiki Variegated Japanese Elm

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 12'-15'

Width: 15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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aka Green Vase Zelkova, Japanese Zelkova, Zelkova

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 40'-45'

Width: 25'-30'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' by plant lust
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