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Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata'

Also Known As

  • Columnar Zelkova

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' plant details

Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' 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 serrata 'Fastigiata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: ulmaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Strongly upright in form, fast growing; a trouble-free variety that's a more flexible choice in addition to 'Green Vase' or 'Village Green' where a trouble-free tree is needed near a fence or in tight quarters against a building.

Gardening facts about Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' plant

How to Grow Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata'

  • 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

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 50'-80'

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Zones

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Size

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Tree

Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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aka Zelcova serrata 'Green Veil', Green Veil Japanese Zelkova

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Zones

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Size

Height: 45'

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Zones

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Size

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