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Japanese Grey-bark Elm, Japanese Zelkova 'Aurea'

Zelkovaserrata

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Family

Ulmaceae (ulm-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Zelkova (ZEL-kov-uh)

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Species

serrata (sair-AY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

This tree is a moderate to fast grower. Autumn foliage is nice and it's a great shade producer...dense foliage. Flower blooms in spring...Read More

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Japanese Grey-bark Elm, Japanese Zelkova 'Aurea'

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