Zelkova serrata 'Kiwi Sunset'PBR
Japanese zelkova 'Kiwi Sunset'
A vigorous, umbrella-shaped deciduous tree with serrated-edge leaves. Foliage emerges pinkish-green, then changes to lime-green. pale green then finally to bright red during the autumn. Attractive, grey, flaky bark appears on the trunk during the autumn and winter months. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. An ideal variety for attractive all-year round interest, and best suited to large gardens or parks
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Red | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Zelkova are large deciduous trees or shrubs with neatly serrate, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers and fruit; good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist soil and protect from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings from young plants in summer or by grafting in winter. Alternatively, propagate by seed (sown outdoors) in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to Dutch elm disease, bacterial canker and honey fungus (rarely)
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