Green Vase Zelkova
Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Green Vase Zelkova
Plant Highlights
Green Vase Zelkova highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Urban Tolerant Shade Tree Green Vase Zelkova
- Showy Form
- Attractive, Glossy Green Foliage
- Fall Foliage a Pretty Mix of Yellow, Bronze and Red Colors
- Uniform Canopy
- Develops Thick, Burly Trunk and a Very Upright, Arching Habit
- More Narrow Than Other Varieties
- Nice-Looking Gray Bark for WInter Interest
- Fast-Growing While Young
- Disease and Pest-Free
- Rugged and Easy-Care
- Deer Don't Seem to Bother These Trees
Live large on your property with correctly planted shade trees. After all, shade in the summertime adds value as a delightful extension of your home.
For a very effective, thoroughly modern look, go with the enchanting arched branches of Green Vase Zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'). The strong limbs grow up, and then expand out in a grand display.
There is very little pruning to do on these pleasing trees. The canopy stays nice and high, and the overall width remains tight and compact.
Green Vase Zelkova grows tall, but stays "right-sized" with a narrow footprint. Even smaller property owners can consider this beautiful option.
They are grown very successfully on wide medians. You'll have plenty of "head room" to park a full-size pickup truck, or place a picnic table underneath.
As a young tree, you'll be impressed with its fast growth rate. Keep it happy and healthy with supplemental water and an annual application of fertilizer.
Lovely, serrated leaves cast dappled shade and reduce your cooling bills. The leaves are a bit larger and lighter green than other Zelkova varieties.
As the cooler weather approaches in autumn, you'll enjoy the luster of bronze, yellow and red tones. Green Vase Zelkova adds to the beauty of the season.
Even in wintertime, you'll enjoy these deciduous trees. The smooth gray bark itself is quite ornamental, with long lenticels that look like Cherry and begin to exfoliate as the tree matures.
These hard-working trees can grace either residential or commercial properties. Order Green Vase Zelkova from the tree experts at Nature Hills today.
How to Use Green Vase Zelkova in the Landscape
Use one as a specimen in the lawn planted on the southwest corner of your property. You'll relish its blissful shade on your porch or patio.
Shade trees add property value, and also help cut cooling costs. Give it room to reach its mature spread without crowding for best results.
It's useful strongly arched form makes it a perfect candidate for use as a street tree. Plant 35 to 45 feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next.
In early spring while the trees are young, make a strategic pruning plan to encourage widely spaced branch structure and to maintain a single dominant leader. Green Vase usually needs little pruning because of its fantastic form.
On large properties, consider adding a second row to flank either side of a long driveway. Allow the naturally arching canopies to grow together and touch for a magical, tension-melting experience of homecoming.
#ProPlantTips for Care
These trees are quite adaptable to soil types, as long as they drain well. It does best in full sun, with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day.
We highly recommend you give Green Vase Zelkova plenty of air circulation and a regular schedule of supplemental water. Although established trees tolerate periodic drought, we like to say...protect your investment!
Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root system to keep it cool. Be sure to pull the mulch away from the trunk at least six inches for air flow.
This is not a tree to plant too deeply. Read the planting instructions and ensure you keep it planted at the same depth it was planted at the nursery.
Do any corrective pruning in early spring. Work to develop good branch structure with space between branches.
Enjoy your home with the shade of Green Vase Zelkova. Or, give your repeat customers a nice experience in your parking lot with cool, green shade. Order today!
