Zelkova carpinifolia

Caucasian Zelkova

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Common Name:

Caucasian Zelkova

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Caucasian Zelkova (Zelkova carpinifolia) - Description

Zelkova carpinifolia (Zelkova or Caucasian Zelkova) is a species of Zelkova, native to the Caucasus, Kaçkar, and Alborz mountains in the extreme southeast of Europe and southwest Asia. It is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree growing to 20-35 m tall, with a trunk of up to 2 m in diameter. The crown is a highly distinctive vase-shape, with a short broad trunk dividing low down into numerous nearly erect branches.

Caucasian Zelkova (Zelkova carpinifolia) - Blooming

Flowers are insignificant.

Caucasian Zelkova (Zelkova carpinifolia) - Growth

Thrives in full sun. This deciduous tree grows at a fairly fast rate to 60 ft. tall and equally wide.

Caucasian Zelkova (Zelkova carpinifolia) - Planting

Plant seeds in pots in fall. Take cuttings of the stem in summer. If grafting, do so in winter.

Caucasian Zelkova (Zelkova carpinifolia) - Pest

Is susceptible to Dutch Elm disease, but rarely falls victim to it.

Caucasian Zelkova (Zelkova carpinifolia) - Interesting facts

Sawleaf Zelkovas are great substitutes for American Elms that have fallen victim of Dutch Elm disease.