Zelkova sinica Seeds | Chinese Zelkova
LATIN NAME: Zelkova sinica
COMMON NAME: Chinese Zelkova
Plant Profile
Among the ornamental and useful plants raised from seed, Chinese Zelkova (Zelkova sinica) stands out as an upright, deciduous tree in the elm family. The Chinese zelkova is clean, grey trunk of old garden, and small, green leaves turn into fine, orange-red flames of the autumn. It is a tree of open, sunny, deep, moist, well-drained ground. The blooms are worked steadily by bees for as long as they are open. For the small amount of care it requires, the return is remarkable.
Science & Biotechnology
Within the elm family, Zelkova sinica is of continuing interest to researchers working on plant diversity, seed biology and the selection of improved garden forms. Gardeners benefit directly from its long cultivation: what the plant will do in a garden is well understood.
Uses & Benefits
Chinese Zelkova works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. The Chinese zelkova is a fine, historic tree of old garden and fine street. Keep young tree in open, sunny spot with room to grow into clean, grey trunk. Germinate steadily with basic care and grow on steadily. Once settled, it thrives on neglect more than on fussing.
Zelkovas are the graceful vase-shaped shade trees of Asia, their wood prized for fine furniture and taiko drums.
Growing from Seed
Sow fresh seed of Chinese Zelkova under ordinary good conditions. Use a fine, free-draining seed compost, scatter the seed evenly, cover it lightly and hold it just moist in good light. Grow the youngsters on steadily in pots until well rooted, then move them to their final positions.
Our Take
Chinese Zelkova repays a little patience at sowing time with plenty of garden presence later.
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