Common Name
Japanese Zelkova
Scientific Name
Z. serrata
Cultivar
'Musashino'
Hardiness Zone
5a [-15 to -20]
Tolerances
Drought
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Salt
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Shade
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Air Pollution
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Soil Volume
8
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Form
![columnar](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/2_columnar.jpg?itok=NtquOtb6)
Columnar
Mature Height
45 feet
Crown Spread
15 feet
Limitations
- Weak wood and/or branch structure
Additional Information
Adaptable. Attractive bark. Young trees susceptible to frost. Prune in the fall. Upright, tight, narrow crown. Yellow fall color.