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Japanese zelkova leaves
Turkish filbert bark
Turkish filbert summer foliage
Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) has a vase shape
when younger, then appears more rounded at maturity.
Fall foliage color is translucent reddish yellow. I planted
'Green Vase' (showy fall color) and 'Musashino' (more
narrow form). Zelkova can tolerate dry soils and has no
serious pests or diseases.
2004 DBH and height at planting: 1.5 inches (3.8
cm)/14 feet (4.3 m)
2015 DBH and height: 9.5 inches (24 cm)/29.5 feet (9 m)
Turkish Filbert (Corylus colurna) has interesting flakey
bark and yellow fall foliage color. It is tolerant of urban
conditions once established.
2001 DBH and height at planting: 2.5 inches (6.4
cm)/11 feet (3.4 m)
2015 DBH and height: 7 inches (18 cm)/34 feet (10 m)
Hardy Rubber Tree (Eucommia ulmoides) has dark green
glossy foliage and a rounded form.
It is particularly pest free and is tolerant of dry soils.
2001 DBH and height at planting: 2.5 inches (6.4
cm)/12 feet (3.6 m)
2015 DBH and height: 11 inches (28 cm)/26 feet (8 m)
Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis) has a stately pyrami-
dal form and dark green, short needles. It can grow in
part shade, is relatively pest-free, and is moderately
drought tolerant.
2001 DBH and height at planting: 2.5 inches (6.4
cm)/5 feet (1.5 m)
2015 DBH and height: 8 inches (20 cm)/18 feet (5.5 m)
Oriental spruce habit
Hardy rubber tree habit
Hardy rubber tree leaves
Large (Over 50 feet/15 m)
Oriental spruce needles Oriental spruce needles
