Zelkova carpinifolia (Caucasian Elm)


Botanical Information

FamilyUlmaceae
GenusZelkova
Speciescarpinifolia
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginNative to southeast Europe and southwest Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-28 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 25
Height12 m
Spread12 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, wide and branching.
LandscapeOrnamental use.
CultivationPrefers full sun. Plant in moist but well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensThe National Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, England.
HabitatForest.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe bark is flaky. Young branches have a dense covering of short, soft hairs.
Leaf DescriptionThick leaves with bluntly toothed edges.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is 8 mm wide.
Colour DescriptionThe bark is grey and becomes red when flakes fall. The leaves have a dark green upper surface and a pale green lower.
Texture DescriptionThe bark is smooth. The fruit has a ridged texture.

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