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Genus: Zelkova Species: serrata 'Green Vase' Common Name: Green Vase Zelkova Family: Ulmaceae Order: Rosales Native: Korea, Japan and Taiwan Habit: Tree Height: 50 to 80 feet Width: 50 to 50 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Green Propagation: Seed and stem cutting Zone: 5-8 Note: This deciduous tree is suitable as a street tree, for lawn shade and as a bonsai. Japanese Zelkova is resistance to Dutch elm disease. This tree is a good source of timber in Japan. Monitor plant for wilts, phloem necrosis, spider mites and leaf miner. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.