I agree with Pam, you should be able to find Zelkova locally. I
recomment the variety 'Village Green'.

--beeky

Edwin Davidson wrote:

I am interested in planting Japanese Zelkova in my yard as I feel it
is the most appropriate match for what I am looking for. I want a
fast growing tree that can live in SW Missouri USA, has no/low fruit
cleanup, low health problems, and a good, tall shade tree. (I
already have short fruit trees on the property for the wildlife -
apple/crabapple/pear.)

The Japanese Zelkova seems to match my desires better than any other
tree I have researched.

The problem is I cannot locate someone that sells these. Is there
another name for these that I would have better luck with? Any links
to websites that sell these? The ones I have found on Google search
either are not in stock, outside the USA, or are Bonzi trees.

Thanks!

Edwin Davidson.