Description
Zelkova serrata. (Ulmaceae). It is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree growing to 20-35 m tall, with a trunk up to 2 m (exceptionally 4 m) diameter with smooth grey bark, becoming flaky and browner on old trees. The branches are numerous, usually strongly ascending from a short trunk to give a high domed crown. The autumn color is orange to red. Zelkova serrata lends naturally itself to a broom style shape bonsai. Really easy for a beginner and fast grower. Sowing : Best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Germination rates are variable. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Locality : Ex Hort. Date of harvest : Aug 2014
