Village Green Japanese zelkova
Zelkova serrata 'Village Green'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size40 to 60 feet tall30 to 50 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Village Green' Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Village Green') is a tree for specimen planting, shade, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate into a dense tree. It reaches 40 to 60 feet tall and 30 to 50 feet wide, so give it plenty of room. It is also drought tolerant.
Pairs well with New England aster, Feather reed grass, Viburnum, and Wild geranium.