Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’ ~ Musashino Zelkova

Musashino Zelkova is a upward branching deciduous tree with a tight columnar crown and bark that exfoliates when mature.  The lightly toothed foliage is a medium green that turns yellow to rusty red-orange in fall.  Insignificant green flowers in spring give way to non-showy fruits in fall.  Best color with full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  Tolerates drought, urban conditions, and salt. Type:  Tree Height:  30' - 45' Spread:  10’ - 15' Spacing:  12' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  Green Season of Interest:  Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly. Wilt, necrosis, and canker may occur.  Potential pests include leaf miners, beetles, scale, and mites. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Shade Tree. COMPANION PLANTS: Flowering Cherry, Maple, Bottlebrush  IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Zelkova s