| Plant ID: | 495 |
| Latin Name: | Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' |
| Common: | Village Green Zelkova |
| Plant Type: | 1 |
| Height/Width: | 40-60 x 30-50 |
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| Notes: | Zelkova has in fact been promoted in recent years as a substitute for American elm (Ulmus americana) because of its resistance to Dutch elm disease. 'Village Green' is an open pollinated seedling that was introduced into commerce in the 1960s by Princeton Nurseries in Princeton, New Jersey. U.S. Plant Patent PP02,337 was issued January 7, 1964. Patent documents claim this cultivar is distinguished from species plants by its rapid growth, straight and smooth trunks, upright vase shape, dark green foliage with rusty red fall color and good resistance to leaf eating and bark beetles. |
| Care: | Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Established trees tolerate some drought. Prefers rich, moist loams. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. No serious insect or disease problems. Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease. Phloem necrosis, wilts and cankers may occur. Insect visitors include leaf miner, beetles and scale. Spider mites can be a problem in hot, dry summers. |
| pH: | 0 |
| Links | Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' |
