Zelkova serrata ~ Japanese Zelkova steward-birds Callistemon citrinus JPG1t

Callistemon citrinus JPG1t

The long panicles of fragrant dark blue-purple flowers open midsummer on new growth

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multi-stemmed native deciduous shrub with unusually intensely colored berries and glossy wrinkled dark green leaves that turn dark maroon-red in fall

Zelkova serrata ~ Japanese Zelkova steward-birds Callistemon citrinus JPG1tJapanese Zelkova is a upward branching deciduous tree with a vase shaped and rounded crown that becomes more cylindrical as it matures. The serrated green leaves transform into a beautiful display of yellow, orange, and sometimes even reddish purple in the fall. Insignificant spring flowers. Best color with full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Tolerates drought and urban conditions. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 50' 80' Spread: 50 80'