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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Zelkova serrata
FAMILY
Ulmaceae
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Zelkova serrata and Ulmus parvifolia are sometimes confused, because of similar habit and exfoliating bark. The leaves of Zelkova are strongly acuminate (vs. acute in U. parvifolia), larger, and with more regularly pinnate lateral veins. Read more in Weakley's Flora (2023).
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Zelkova serrata
FAMILY
Ulmaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Zelkova serrata
COMMON NAME:
Japanese Zelkova
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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Zelkova serrata
FAMILY
Ulmaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Zelkova serrata
FAMILY
Ulmaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Zelkova serrata
3828
Tree
Perennial
Polygamous
Habitat: Planted frequently for ornament, persisting or spreading by seeding down, per Weakley's Flora
Non-native: China, Japan & Korea
Waif(s)
CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.
This plant may be causing problems in natural areas outside its native range, according to authorities such as:
- Forest Health Assessment & Applied Sciences Team: New Invaders of the Northeast
- Kentucky Exotic Pest Plant Council, 2013
LEAVES:
Deciduous
Simple
Alternate
Margins serrate to crenate
Stipules are linear-lanceolate.
FLOWER:
Spring
Greenish
4-8 parted calyx
Petals absent
Superior ovary
FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Pea green
Drupe
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