plant What are the differences between Zelkova, Japanese elm, and Japanese elm? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
Zelkova serrata, Japanese elm, and Japanese elm all belong to the elm family. In Japan, they are commonly seen growing wild in forests and are also very commonly cultivated as street trees. All three have beautiful autumn foliage, which can sometimes lead to confusion. Of the three, the zelkova belongs to the genus Zelkova...