Japan🇯🇵Zelkova Serrata｜けやき｜Keyaki
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📏Overall dimensions:
22cm high x 22cm wide
Tree age estimated: 13 years
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Japanese elm, also known as "keya tree", is a deciduous broad-leaved tree native to East Asia and one of the most representative landscape trees in Japan.In spring, tender leaves sprout all at once; in summer, lush green shade covers the ground; in autumn, vibrant colors abound; and in winter, its sturdy branches stand tall against the wind, making the changing seasons poetic.Its leaves are small and glossy with serrated edges; the bark peels away over the years, revealing distinct layers of scale-like textures, like the marks of time.
🌱 Distribution and Origin
- In Japan, elm trees are common ornamental and street trees; their tall and elegant forms can often be seen in temples, gardens, and along streets.
- Because of their strong adaptability, they can thrive in both urban and rural areas and are regarded as a symbol of vitality and stability.
🍃 feature
- Tree shape: When young, the crown spreads out like a vase, gradually expanding into a round or oval shape as it matures, giving it a graceful appearance.
- Leaves: Small, elliptical leaves with serrated edges; bright green in spring and summer, turning golden, orange, or coppery in autumn.
🏛 Culture and History
- In Japanese culture, "Keyaki" symbolizes nobility and resilience and is widely used in architecture and furniture making.
- Its wood is hard and has a beautiful grain, making it one of the most highly regarded woods in traditional crafts.
- In many ancient temples and scenic spots in Japan, elm trees are planted as guardian and landscape trees, and the old elm trees with a long history are even listed as natural monuments.
- In the field of bonsai, the elm tree is an ideal material for showcasing the "beauty of the four seasons" because of its dense branches and ease of pruning and shaping.
🌳 Meaning
- 🌸 Spring: New leaves sprout, symbolizing hope and a vibrant beginning.
- ☀️ Summer: Lush foliage provides shade and a sense of security.
- 🍁 Autumn: The leaves turn red and yellow, symbolizing maturity, fulfillment and harvest.
- ❄️ Winter: After the leaves fall, the gnarled branches are revealed, symbolizing the beauty of perseverance and tranquility.