Zelkova bonsai plants are known for being resistant to many of the diseases that commonly harm other species. They are typically associated with the broom style. This portrays a deciduous tree that has not been influenced by environmental factors. Zelkova plants are native to China and Japan, and they are related to elm trees. There are two species of Zelkova trees, and both are used to produce bonsai plants.The bark is grey and smooth and the young shoots are reddish at first. The leaves are simple and ovate to oblong-ovate with serrated margins, rough on top and glabrous on the underside. They are dark green throughout the summer, changing to yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn. The leafsize decreases quickly when the zelkova grows in a pot. The Japanese greybark elm is a classic Japanese bonsai and the prototype of the broomstyle, but it can also be styled in other upright shapes. The species can tolerate a slight frost and is easy to care for.
Japanese Zelkova Care
Zelkova Serrata
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
5 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The depth of the container and the climate will determine the watering schedule. To keep the soil moist, twice-daily watering may be required for shallower pots in hot, sunny locations. Less water is required in colder months, but soil should not be allowed to dry out.
Pruning
Branches and twigs that spoil the look and symmetrical shape of the tree should be eliminated. Care should be taken during the removal of the sprouts that form on the branches and the trunk of the tree.
Fertilizer
Regular feeding with an organic fertilizer is beneficial to the tree – and this should be carried out from spring to fall. A feeding schedule can either entail the application of half-strength fertilizer on a weekly basis, or the application of full-strength fertilizer every two weeks.
Sunlight
This tree is grown outdoors in a sunny aspect: A situation that receives full morning sun and filtered afternoon sunlight is optimal. If exposed to hot afternoon sun, leaf-burn will occur. If intense sun cannot be avoided, the use of some form of screening device is advisable. This tree must be given protection in areas where frost poses a threat.
Soil
This tree grows in a wide range of soil textures, acidic to slightly alkaline, moist to dry. It tolerates drought (once established) and compacted soil.
Temperature
The japanese zelkova can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–8
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