Ulmaceae FAMILY

Zelkova serrata

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Zelkova serrata is a deciduous tree with a broad, spreading crown; it can grow 25 metres tall, exceptionally to 30 metres. The straight, cylindrical bole is usually up to 100cm in diameter, exceptionally to 300cm[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The wood is highly esteemed for construction and decorative work - the tree is harvested from the wild for commercial use as a timber and for local use as a food and medicine. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - eastern and southern China, central and southern Japan.

HabitatLowlands and mountains[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ]. Valleys, beside streams; at elevations from 500 - 2,000 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].