Common Name:  Japanese Zelkova  

Scientific Name: Zelkova serrata

Location: Traffic island at intersection of Beadling Road and Cedar Boulevard

Size: Diameter 17 inches at breast height

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Native to:  Japan, Korean Pensinsula, China, Taiwan

This tree typically grows to: 50-75 feet tall and 50 feet wide

This tree prefers these conditions: Sun, part shade

Special about this tree:  

• Multiple branches split off of main trunk at about 76" off of ground into a strong V-shaped form
• Distinctive, peeling bark reveals rusty red inner bark as trees age
• The bark begins to split and peel vertically in clusters at the growth joint between branch crotches.
• Leaf dimensions: 1 1/4" wide x 3 5/8" long average.
• Flowers insignificant in spring
• Beautiful fall color, in yellow to orange to rust red.

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