chinese elm or zelkova ?
 

Hi.
I'd like to ask which are the differences
between chinese elm and zelkova?
How can i understand which is what?
Thanks in advance.

chinese elm or zelkova ?
 

I'd like to ask which are the differences
between chinese elm and zelkova?

Zelkova serrata, often called Japanese gray-bark elm, is closely related to
Chinese elm. Treatment as bonsai is similar. Zelkova leaves are larger than
Chinese elm, more pointed, & with coarser teeth. Zelkova makes very graceful
bonsai. The bark is smoother & more silvery gray. Chinese elm, especially the
standard form, is hardier and more disease resistant. Chinese elm, Ulmus
parvifolia, has given rise to a number of dwarf cultivars, which are a lot of
fun and make good shohin.
Iris,
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