Cretan zelkova

How to Grow and Care for Cretan zelkova

Cretan zelkova · Zelkova abelicea

Grows well in any well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered position and full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Cretan zelkova

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows well in any well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered position and full sun

How to Water Cretan zelkova?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cretan zelkova?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cretan zelkova?

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What Soil Is Best for Cretan zelkova?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cretan zelkova?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Cretan zelkova?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune Cretan zelkova?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Cretan zelkova?

Propagate by softwood cuttings from young plants in summer, grafting in winter. Propagate from seed (tree/shrub) sown outdoors in autumn

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How to Transplant Cretan zelkova?

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How to Care for Cretan zelkova in Winter?

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How to Plant Cretan zelkova?

Grows well in any well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered position and full sun

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How to Repot Cretan zelkova?

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How to Harvest Cretan zelkova?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale insects

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The Toxicity of Cretan zelkova

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Attributes of Cretan zelkova

Plant typeShrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginCrete

Scientific Classification

Species
Zelkova abelicea
Genus
Zelkova
Family
Ulmaceae
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