How to tend a Zelkova serrata

Also known as: Ulmus keia-ki Planch., Zelkova japonica Dippel, Zelkova stipulacea Franch. & Sav., Planera kaki hort. ex Planch., Abelicea acuminata Kuntze, Abelicea hirta Schneider, Abelicea serrata Makino, Corchorus serratus Thunb., Zelkova formosana Hayata, Zelkova tarokoensis Hayata, Ulmus keaki Siebold, Planera acuminata Lindl., Planera japonica Miq., Zelkova acuminata (Lindl.) Planch., Zelkova keaki Maxim., Zelkova hirta (C.K.Schneid.) C.K.Schneid., Zelkova serrata var. tarokoensis (Hayata) H.L.Li, Planera keaki K.Koch, Abelicea keaki (K.Koch) C.K.Schneid., Zelkova serrata var. longifolia Nakai, Zelkova serrata var. stipulacea (Franch. & Sav.) Makino

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Category
Ulmaceae, Zelkova
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April, fruiting period September-November
Flower colors
Fruit color light green
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