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Zelkova carpinifolia

Also Known As

  • Rhamnus carpinifolia
  • Caucasian Elm

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 40'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Zelkova carpinifolia plant details

Zelkova carpinifolia is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zelkova carpinifolia

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rhamnaceae, ulmaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 40 FT - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zelkova carpinifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With grey "beech" bark ; toothed "hornbeam" leaves this slender 50-100' goblet could have been a composite-game "freak", instead it's "elegant ; distinctive... a striking accent in the landscape" (Barber ; Phillips)SUN/Med

Gardening facts about Zelkova carpinifolia plant

How to Grow Zelkova carpinifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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