Zelkova serrata 'JFS-KW1' ~ City Sprite® Zelkova

Zelkova serrata 'JFS-KW1' ~ City Sprite® ZelkovaCity Sprite Zelkova is a fast growing compact deciduous tree with upward branches forming a dense vase shaped crown and bark that exfoliates when mature. The lightly toothed rich green foliage is thick with a texture like sandpaper, and turns orange yellow to yellow in fall. Insignificant flowers and fruit. Best color with full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established and tolerates urban pollution. Type: Tree Height:

City Sprite Zelkova is a fast-growing compact deciduous tree with upward branches forming a dense vase-shaped crown and bark that exfoliates when mature.  The lightly-toothed rich green foliage is thick with a texture like sandpaper, and turns orange-yellow to yellow in fall.  Insignificant flowers and fruit.  Best color with full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established and tolerates urban pollution.

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 

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.