Zelkova carpinifolia (Elm Zelkova, Caucasian Zelkova)
Zelkova carpinifolia (Elm Zelkova, Caucasian Zelkova) is a Zelkova species found in the Caucasus, Kaçkar, and Alborz mountains in Europe's extreme southeast and southwest. It is a medium-sized to big deciduous tree with a trunk that grows to be (66–115 ft) tall. With a short wide stem splitting low down into several fairly upright branches, the crown has a vase-like form. The leaves are alternating, long and wide, with a bluntly serrated edge on each side with 7–12 teeth. Wind pollinates the blooms, which are small and greenish with no petals. A tiny nutlet is the fruit.
Botanical Name : Zelkova carpinifolia
Common Name : Elm Zelkova, Caucasian Zelkova
Height : 60- 115 ft
Spread : 50 ft
Germination Info : Seed requires 60 days cold moist stratification
Hardiness zone : 7-9
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 1000