Japanese zelkova

Water Japanese zelkova once a week, providing it with 1.5 inches of water. During the growing season (spring to fall), apply deep, thorough waterings every 7 to 10 days, depending on weather conditions. If the weather is cooler or if there has been more than normal rainfall, skip a week. During the dormant season (winter), water less often but still provide occasional deep waterings to help sustain root health.

Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Village Green') does best when grown in full sun to partial shade locations, which means that it should receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can thrive in areas with dappled sunlight and will even do well in deep shade but will not flower or fruit if it receives too much or too little light. It also needs adequate air circulation, so light breezes are ideal for this species.

Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Village Green') is best pruned in late winter or early spring, before it starts to leaf out. Pruning should involve selectively removing dead or diseased branches, as well as branches that rub together or those that are too closely spaced. Branches with generally weaker structure should also be removed. Once all affected branches have been removed, pruning should focus on opening up the center of the tree to allow more air circulation. Do not attempt to shear or top the tree. In some cases, the top of the tree may need light pruning, but if done it should be done sparingly. Finally, the last step in pruning should involve cutting branches back to their natural growth pattern and at an outward angle to encourage outward growth.