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Zelkova serrata 'Variegata' (v)

Japanese zelkova 'Variegata'

A small, slow-growing, deciduous tree, to a height of up to 4m, with orange-brown shoots and bark, and green, toothed leaves edged with white. Its habit is loose and slightly arching. Leaves turn yellow in autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green White Variegated
Summer Green White Variegated
Autumn Yellow Orange Pink
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Ulmaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Zelkova are large deciduous trees or shrubs with neatly serrate, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers and fruit; good autumn colour

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings from young plants in summer or by grafting in winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

See pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to bacterial canker, Dutch elm disease and honey fungus (rarely)

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