Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' – Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata'

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Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' – Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata'

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Unlike the species, ‘Fastigiata’ is a medium-size to large tree with a columnar crown which retains its shape when mature. The tree can grow to 15 m but in practice usually reaches approx. 10 to 12 m tall. The young twigs are reddish brown to brown-grey and bare. The old bark is grey and scaling to reveal orange bast. The ovoid to elongated leaf is light to dark green. The top is long and tapers to a point and the leaf margin has single teeth tapering to a point. In autumn the leaf turns bronze-red. The inconspicuous green flowers are followed by small bean-like fruits. ‘Fastigiata’ is an ancient cultivar of unidentified origin which has been unknown for a long time. Its narrow crown makes this tree suitable for avenues and streets.
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Clear stem (4)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 12 (15) m
Width
4-6m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs reddish brown to brown-grey, bark grey, scaling to reveal orange bast
Leaf
ovoid to elongated, green, 7 - 13 cm, slightly hairy
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
inconspicuous, unisexual, monoecious, green, April/May
Fruits
small bean-like fruit, 0.4 - 0.5 cm, green, later brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
humic, moist and loamy
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to reasonable
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata'

Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Zelkova serrata 'Fastigiata' blooms in april.
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