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Review of a Japanese zelkova
(Japanese zelkova - Zelkova serrata)
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Reviewer: Darren
DeStefano |
Review:
Zelkova serrata has become the work horse of the urban forest in Washington DC following the decline of the American Elm. The similarity in appearance has lead to the mass planting of zelkova on streets that were formerly American elm. Zelkova is virtually pest and disease free and although the branches tend to form tight crotch angles (like bradford pear) they rarely break. The ultimate size of a specimen is related to rooting volume, which can range from rather small trees in confined urban situations to massive specimens which can be seen in front of the Capitol in Washington and other places in the city. Cultivars such as 'Green Vase' or 'Village Green' may be superior in form, however are not a dramatic improvement over the straight species.
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