Zelkova Tree
Zelkova Serrata
45.5198, -122.62
Field Notes
Description:
* "Zelkova serrata is a medium sized deciduous tree usually growing to 30 meters (100 ft) tall. This tree is characterized by a short trunk dividing into many upright and erect spreading stems forming a broad, round topped head. The tree grows rapidly when young though the growth rate slows to medium upon middle age and maturity."
* from wikipedia entry
Habitat:
* "Zelkova serrata (Keyaki or Japanese Zelkova; Japanese: 欅 (ケヤキ) keyaki; Chinese: 榉树 ju shu) is a species of Zelkova native to Japan, Korea, eastern China, and Taiwan. It is often grown as an ornamental tree, and used in bonsai."
* from wikipedia entry
Notes:
This is a Portland Heritage Tree here in Portland, OR. It's heritage tree number is 192.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2011
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