Description
- This spreading tree shades a wide area like a house wall or patio, but does not get very tall. It is a smaller version of the full-sized Zelkova, which is often too large for smaller yards. It is suitable for placement in a lawn. It has attractive, dark green leaves that turn red in the fall.
- This tree is best with annual pruning when it is young to reduce crowded branches.
- Note that any tree grown in a lawn may develop surface roots unless irrigation is properly managed. Tree roots need both air and water in the root zone. Lawns are frequently overwatered, resulting in water-logged soil with no air in the root zone. Check your tree’s root zone to see if it is water-logged or too dry. The best method is to dig a small hole about 12 inches deep and look at the soil: if it is bone dry, there is not enough water; if it is muddy, there is too much water; if it is moist like a cake, it is just right. Alternatively, you can use an inexpensive moisture meter from your nursery or hardware store and look for a “moist” reading.
Wireless Zelkova
Size
Height: 20 to 25 feet
Spread: 25 to 35 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Irrigation needed: medium water
Fall Color: red
Flowers: inconspicuous
Seeds/Fruit: very small (<1/4-inch) seeds
Planting Distances
Front of green utility box: 8 feet
Building, paving, swimming pool: 6 feet
Fence, underground utilities: 3 feet
OK to plant under high voltage lines
Fall Color