Wireless Zelkova ® (Zelkova serrata ‘Schmidtlow’)

First tree in our installment of Utility Safe Trees an introduction by J. Frank Schmidt Nursery, Boring, Oregon. Zelkova serrata ‘Schmidtlow’ commonly referred by its registered name Wireless Zelkova ®. This introduction was a seedling grown Zelkova serrata showing variation in form.

Selected for its low height and broad spreading shape it is hardy to Zone 5 this has a mature height of 24 feet and a spread of 35 feet. Medium green foliage from spring to summer then turning a red fall color. According to Keith Warren, Director of Product Development at J. Frank Schmidt Nursery, the Wireless Zelkova has the best fall color of any Zelkova.

Zelkova as a species is a rather adaptable. Easily transplanted or grown in a container, displaying fairly good resistance to disease, pests and pollution and ability to grow in varied locations such as lawn, street and even parking lot planters makes Zelkova a great choice.