The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Goshiki Japanese zelkova

Family: Ulmaceae (elm family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A deciduous tree with irregularly variegated dark green and creamy white leaves. The variegation is described in various places as "speckled," "splashed" or "dusted." There are differences of opinion on ultimate size but expect 30-50' tall and nearly as wide. Fall color is purplish red. Best used as a specimen shade tree.