Zelkova — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Zelkova recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Zelkova carpinifolia
Zelkova carpinifolia
Family: Cannabaceae
Cultivation
Zelkova carpinifolia is very cold-tolerant, able to withstand temperatures falling to around 25°c when dormant, but the young growth is more susceptible and can be damaged by late frosts in the spring. Relatively tolerant of shade, the plant prefers a deep, moist, loamy soil which can be acid or alkaline. A slow-growing but long-lived tree.
Full cultivation guide →Zelkova schneideriana
Zelkova schneideriana
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Zelkova schneideriana is very cold-tolerant, able to withstand temperatures falling to around 25°c when dormant, but the young growth is more susceptible and can be damaged by late frosts in the spring. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in almost any good soil, acid or alkaline, preferring a deep well-drained moist loam. Prefers a moderately sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Zelkova serrata
Zelkova serrata
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Zelkova serrata is very cold-tolerant, able to withstand temperatures falling to around 25°c when dormant, but the young growth is more susceptible and can be damaged by late frosts in the spring. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in almost any good soil, acid or alkaline, preferring a deep well-drained moist loam. Prefers a moderately sheltered position.
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