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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-80'

    Width: 50'-80'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Zelkova serrata 'Ogon'

    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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    Zelkova serrata 'Goshiki'

    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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    Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil'

    aka Zelcova serrata 'Green Veil', Green Veil Japanese Zelkova

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 45'

    Width: 30'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Zelkova serrata 'Green Veil' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'

    aka Green Vase Zelkova, Japanese Zelkova, Zelkova

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-45'

    Width: 25'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
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