The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Zelkova serrata 'Goblin' is in the months of September and October.
Japanese zelkova
Zelkova serrata 'Goblin'
Japanese zelkova is a delightful ornamental tree from East Asia. Its sweeping branches and spreading crown make it an attractive addition to any landscaped area. Its bark is smooth and grayish in color, with subtly serrated leaves that emerge an olive-green color in the spring and turn to a golden yellow in the fall. The tree's long-lasting, creamy white flowers appear in late spring and fill the landscape with their fragrant aroma. Its small but plentiful fruits provide a feast for local birds, and the seeds of the Japanese zelkova are a favorite with squirrels. Prune this tree to create a neat and well maintained look in any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Green Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
red,brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Goblin') should be watered once a week with approximately 1 inch of water. During the summer months, water twice a week with 1 inch of water each time. During the winter months, reduce watering to once every 10 days, using 1/2 inch of water. Make sure the soil is moist but not soggy. If the soil is dry to the touch, it’s possible to give an extra half inch of water. Check the soil in the pot regularly to ensure your plant doesn't dry out.
sunlight
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Goblin') prefers bright, indirect light throughout the day. This means that it should be positioned somewhere that receives several hours of sunlight during the day, but try to avoid direct sunlight exposure as this can cause leaf scorch. It is best to provide the plants with moderate to bright light most of the day, but no more than 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight is necessary.
pruning
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Goblin') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before any new growth begins. Prune branches back to just a few inches from where it emerged from the trunk, or to an outward facing bud. Make clean, thin cuts just outside the branch collar to help the tree heal quickly. Avoid removing more than 1 third of the tree's overall canopy in each pruning session.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Japanese Zelkova typically start flowering in April.
