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Japanese Elm - Zelkova serrata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Japanese Elm - Zelkova serrata
Zelkova serrata is one of the great deciduous landscape trees, architecturally disciplined, seasonally expressive, and built to perform across decades. At advanced scale, it delivers immediate canopy presence and the kind of structural authority that defines serious landscape work.
Why Japanese Elm
Architectural canopy form: A naturally balanced, vase-shaped structure that reads with clarity across large open landscapes.
Dense summer shade: Reliable canopy coverage through the warmer months, reducing heat load in outdoor and built environments.
Autumn colour: Foliage transitions through warm amber and orange tones before leaf drop, delivering genuine seasonal interest.
Broad site tolerance: Performs consistently across varied soils and climatic conditions, including urban exposure.
Exceptional longevity: A long-lived species that accrues value with age, both aesthetically and as a property asset.
Ideal Applications
Formal avenue planting: Uniform habit and consistent scale make it the preferred choice for driveway and estate-style avenue treatments.
Canopy feature tree: Commands attention as a standalone specimen in open lawns or arrival courts.
Shade structure: Positioned to deliver cooling canopy over entertaining areas, terraces, or pedestrian zones.
Urban and commercial landscapes: Proven performance in streetscapes, civic projects, and high-traffic public environments.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay and loam; prefers well-drained but tolerates moderately moist conditions; moderately drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years to establish a strong root system. Apply a 75–100mm layer of mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 10–18m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Japan, China, Korea
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
