Zelkova serrata (Thunb.) Makino

Locations ofZelkova serrata (Thunb.) Makino in Virginia

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Detail

Family
Ulmaceae
Botanical Name
Zelkova serrata (Thunb.) Makino
Common Name
Zelkova
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Not in Flora of Virginia
Comments
The Asiatic Zelkova serrata is a tree that resembles an elm and is frequently planted as an alternative since it is highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Planted trees are now producing seedlings and saplings in multiple locations, and it appears the species is on a trajectory to become more fully established, if not invasive.
Habitat
Much planted and showing increasing signs of spontaneous reproduction in urban areas; fully naturalized in stream valley of South Branch Lucky Run, City of Alexandria.
Native Status
Introduced

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