Japanese Zelkova

Zelkova trees that grow large have a variety of shapes and are of high cosmetic value and high price.

English Name	Japanese Zelkova
Scientific Name	Zelkova serrata
Other Names	Tsuki, Keyaki
Family	Ulmaceae (Elm family)
Origin	Japan, Korean Peninsula, China
Appearance	Clear distinction between sapwood and heartwood Heartwood: yellowish-brown to reddish-brown Sapwood: yellowish white to light yellow-brown Coarse texture; grain is often irregular Growth rings are distinct Has a beautiful natural luster
Wood Properties	Heavy and hard Heartwood has excellent durability and strength Moderate workability Suitable for steam bending
Applications	Formerly valued for strength, but now appreciated more for its aesthetic qualities Used in architecture, temple and shrine buildings, furniture, household items, mortars and pestles, drum bodies Once used in castle construction
Product Examples	Logs, sawn timber, building materials, karaki (decorative hardwood)