Musashino Columnar Zelkova

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Zelkova serrata 'Musashino'

Tightly columnar in form, it is ideal for planting along narrow city streets ad other confined areas. This tall and slender tree provides welcome shade while rising above traffic to accommodate passing vehicles and pedestrians.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
45 ft tall 15 ft wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
prized for foliage
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Low, Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established.

Care Instructions

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to most soils. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerates heat and drought when established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.Pruning time: late winter or early spring.