Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ulmaceae

Genus:

Zelkova

Species:

Zelkova serrata

USDA Symbol:

ZESE80

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, orange, red, bronze

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in fertile, deep soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best after cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI