Japanese Zelkova ‘Green Vase’| Plant Profile

Japanese Zelkova ‘Green Vase’ (Zelkovta serrata) are medium to large deciduous ornamental trees. These trees have a narrow build with branches that create a vase shape. In spring, non-showy green flowers emerge. Spent flowers produce olive like seed bearing fruits. The elongated green leaves have serrated edges. The foliage can be either showy or undistinguished in fall. These trees have exfoliating gray bark that reveals orange inner bark with age.

‘Green Vase’ prefers average to fertile soils in full sun. The moisture content can be medium to wet with some drought tolerance. These ornamental trees are also quite tolerant of urban pollution.

‘Green Vase’s’ tolerance of urban pollution and narrow figure make them popular street trees. They are common in all sizes of landscapes as shade trees or accent pieces.