Zelkova

Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Makino

Description

Any of five species of disease resistant trees native to China and Japan, such as the Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata). Zelkova trees are grown both as ornamental trees and for their timber. They are also used as bonsai trees.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata); keyaki (Jap.)

Resources and Citations

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Zelkova." accessed 8 Feb. 2005.

• Museum of Japanese Traditional Art Crafts at http://www.nihon-kogeikai.com/ (Jap. term)