Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova')

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Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova')

Fast-growing tree that can grow to approx. 18 m high and 12 m wide, with a broad, vase-shaped, semi-open crown. The trunk is usually branched low down with several sturdy main branches slanting upwards. As the tree ages, the crown broadens. The grey trunk is smooth at first with pink to brownish orange lenticels. Later, it flakes off in sheets, revealing the orange-brown bast underneath. The ovoid to elongated leaves are soft green and turn a bronzy red and orange-yellow in the autumn. The top is long and tapers to a point and the leaf edge has single teeth tapering to a point. Because 'Flekova' has a narrower manner of growth than the species does, this tree is better suited for use as an avenue tree. Unsusceptible to Dutch elm's disease.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, flaking trunk with orange-brown bast
Leaf
ovoid to elongated, top tapered, soft green, 7 - 13 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
unremarkable, unisexual, monoecious, green, April/May
Fruits
small bean-like fruit, 0.4 – 0.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
humus, moist, loamy
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
USA, 1983
Synonyms
Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad vase-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova')

Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Zelkova serrata GREEN VASE ('Flekova') blooms in april.
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