Kiwi Sunset Zelkova

Graceful Shade Tree
Warm Fall Color
Refined Vase Form

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3-4″ Caliper

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Kiwi Sunset Zelkova

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Kiwi Sunset Zelkova

Kiwi Sunset Zelkova is a graceful deciduous shade tree valued for serrated green foliage, a refined upright vase shape, and warm seasonal color. Its polished form brings elegant structure, summer shade, and autumn interest to lawns, streetscapes, parkways, and larger landscape borders.

Why choose Kiwi Sunset Zelkova?

Choose Kiwi Sunset Zelkova for its handsome branching habit, attractive foliage, and dependable landscape presence. This Japanese zelkova selection offers the classic elm-like silhouette gardeners love, with arching branches that mature into a broad, upright canopy. Its green summer leaves create cooling shade, while fall color can shift through yellow, orange, bronze, or reddish tones depending on weather and site conditions. It is especially useful as a specimen tree, lawn shade tree, parkway planting, or formal row where a clean, architectural tree is desired.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Zelkova serrata ‘Kiwi Sunset’
Common Name: Kiwi Sunset Zelkova, Japanese Zelkova
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Habit: Upright vase-shaped to spreading shade tree

Kiwi Sunset Zelkova Additional Information

Kiwi Sunset Zelkova grows into a medium to large deciduous tree with serrated green leaves and a naturally elegant branching framework. Small spring flowers are not showy, and the tree is grown primarily for its foliage, shade, fall color, and graceful shape. As the tree matures, its bark may develop added texture and character, contributing subtle winter interest after the leaves drop.

This zelkova is well suited to open lawns, larger front yards, parks, streetscapes, and mixed landscape borders where overhead space allows the canopy to mature. Its autumn display varies by climate and season, often showing warm shades of yellow, orange, bronze, or red. Like most shade trees, it benefits from thoughtful early pruning to develop a strong central structure and well-spaced scaffold branches. Plant away from buildings, overhead wires, and tight planting strips so its mature form can be fully appreciated.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Kiwi Sunset Zelkova in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Set the root flare slightly above the finished soil level, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep, sturdy root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in exposed or urban sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Light structural pruning while young helps develop a balanced canopy and strong long-term framework.

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FAQs

How big does Kiwi Sunset Zelkova get?
Kiwi Sunset Zelkova typically matures into a medium to large shade tree, often reaching about 40 to 60 feet tall with a broad canopy when grown in favorable open landscape conditions.
Does Kiwi Sunset Zelkova need full sun?
Kiwi Sunset Zelkova grows best in full sun to partial shade. Full sun usually supports the strongest canopy growth, best branch structure, and most colorful fall display.
What color does Kiwi Sunset Zelkova turn in fall?
Fall color can vary with weather, soil, and local growing conditions, but Japanese zelkova selections often develop warm yellow, orange, bronze, burgundy, or red tones.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you’ll receive an email with a tracking number.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Plant Spacing

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Zelkova serrata 'Kiwi Sunset'
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Ulmaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Maintenance	Low
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Size	3-4″ Caliper

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Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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