Zelkova serrata – Green Vase

Description

Zelkova serrata – Green Vase

HEIGHT: 15.0m

 WIDTH: 10.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Vase shaped

FOLIAGE: Foliage is green and serrated turning coppery red in Autumn.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: 

 BARK: The bark is grey and smooth on younger trees. Bark peels off in more mature trees revealing brown and pink underneath.

 GROWTH RATE: Fast

 DESCRIPTION:  ‘Green Vase’ matures to a graceful, uniform V-shaped tree with a short trunk and upright branching. Bark is distinctive, predominantly in shades of yellows and light greys and has a flaky appearance revealing additional textures and tones of orange, brown and pink

 LANDSCAPE USES: Well suited as a shade or shelter tree.

 TOLERANCES: Plant in well drained soil in full sun to part shade, mulch and water well. Wind and pollution tolerant.

 TREE CARE: Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.