Plant Database
Village Green Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata ‘Village Green’
The Village Green Zelkova is a superb, disease-resistant alternative to the American Elm, prized for its rapid growth and classic vase-shaped form. It develops a majestic, spreading canopy that provides excellent shade, while its attractive exfoliating bark and rusty-red fall color add multi-season interest. It's a tough, adaptable, and reliable choice for streets, parks, and large lawns throughout the Bay Area.
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Grows rapidly into a large, stately tree with a classic, upright, vase-shaped (fan-shaped) crown, reminiscent of the beloved American Elm.
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Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease and elm leaf beetle, making it a vital and reliable replacement for disease-prone elms in the landscape.
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Exhibits excellent urban tolerance, withstanding wind, drought (once established), heat, and air pollution.
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Provides attractive fall color in shades of rusty red to reddish-brown, and develops an interesting patchwork of gray, brown, and orange bark as it matures.
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Its strong structure and adaptability make it a premier choice for a fast-growing shade tree that requires minimal care.