Japanese zelkova
Zelkova serrata · Ulmaceae (Elm family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to ovate with an acuminate tip and asymmetrical base
Margin
Serrate with prominent, forward-pointing teeth
Arrangement
Alternate on the stem with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with straight, prominent secondary veins extending directly to the marginal teeth
Key Features
Symmetric, ovate blade shape with sharply serrate margins and straight, parallel lateral veins ending in teeth
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring a vase-shaped crown with smooth gray bark that exfoliates with age, producing small greenish flowers and tiny winged drupes.
Habitat
Full sun in moist, well-drained soils; commonly found in urban landscapes and temperate forests
Native Range
Native to Japan, Korea, eastern China, and Taiwan; widely planted in temperate regions worldwide