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Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, including regions such as China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, Manchuria, and Taiwan. Japanese Zelkova (Latin: Zelkova serrata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Zelkova is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Zelkova is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and KUR. Japanese Zelkova prefers full to partial sun and requires moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Japanese Zelkova grows best in USDA zone 5-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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