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Zelkova serrata 'Musashino'
Common Name: Columnar Japanese Zelkova
Musashino zelkova keeps a narrow, upright vase shape with closely ascending branches. The relatively restricted crown width suits tighter tree-planting spaces, while green leaves turn yellow in autumn.
The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.
Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.
Size guide
• Height: About 45 ft
• Width: About 15 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.
Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.
Best Uses
• Upright tree accent
• Narrow tree-planting space
• Formal row with adequate root room
| Plant Type: | Shade Tree, Deciduous Tree |
| Width: | 15 ft |
| Height: | 45 ft |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 5–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Provide Shade, Specimen |
| Shape: | Narrow Upright, Vase Shaped, Upright |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |