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The Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata), a common street tree in Western New York, is desired for its arching vase-like growing habit. Japanese zelkovas are in the elm family; however, they are not susceptible to many of the diseases and pests that afflict most elms. In the summer, their small toothed (serrated) leaves are glossy green, and in the fall, the leaves turn yellow to deep burgundy in color. Another interesting characteristic is their exfoliating bark, which gives the trunk a mottled appearance. Japanese zelkovas are a four-season tree with interesting characteristics, in or out of leaf.
Native to Japan, Korea, and China, this tree is often planted as an individual specimen, like this large tree on the northwest corner of Moot Hall. They can also be planted in groups, like the beautiful examples lining the sidewalk on the west side of Rockwell Hall.
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Photo and information courtesy of Steven Sypniewski, manager of the Buffalo State College Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum.