Plant Finder
User Guidelines
The Plant Finder is a multi-faceted tool to assist designers, contractors, maintenance personnel, community groups and the general public in selecting plants that perform well within the public right-of-way. It expands on the lists included in previous versions of the Manual and should be used in conjunction with the guidance provided in the Landscape Chapter.
The Plant Finder database is not comprehensive and there is no guarantee that these plants will survive at a specific site. All plants within the public right-of-way must be selected based on site-specific conditions and approved by the appropriate agency or agencies with jurisdiction. Download the Plant Finder User Guide for instructions on how to use the tool.
The information in this database was generated by DOT, Parks, other agency staff, and local horticulture professionals based on their first-hand knowledge as well as from existing resources. Download the Plant Finder References page for a full list of sources.
Plant Basics
Characteristics
Tolerances
Common:
Musashino Japanese Zelkova
Scientific:
Zelkova serrata
'Musashino'Plant type:
TreesHeight:
10-45 ftSpread:
10-15 ftShape:
Vase-Like ColumnarBloom:
Color green Ornamentally insignificant
Blooming period:
Mar - AprFruit:
color brown Small, non-showy, ovate, wingless drupes that ripen in autumn
Foliage:
color green Oblong-elliptic medium green leaves (to 3" long) with coarse, ciliate marginal teeth and acuminate tips
Fall:
color redRusty red fall color
Special Qualities:
Distinctive Foliage, Distinctive BarkLevel of Maintenance:
LowSeason of Interest:
Spring, Summer, FallLight:
Full Sun OnlySalt:
MediumpH:
Acid to Alkaline (5.0-8.0)Soil:
LoamMoisture:
MedHardiness:
5b - 8aOther:
Fall Dig Safe, Emerging or Reported Invasive (locally)'Musachino' is noted for its narrow, vase-like form making it ideal for planting along narrow city streets and other confined areas.
Reported as invasive in NJ
Common:
Green Vase Japanese Zelkova
Scientific:
Zelkova serrata
'Green Vase'Plant type:
TreesHeight:
60-80 ftSpread:
40-50 ftShape:
Vase-LikeBloom:
Color green Ornamentally insignificant
Blooming period:
Mar - AprFruit:
color brown Small, non-showy, ovate, wingless drupes that ripen in autumn
Foliage:
color green Oblong-elliptic medium green leaves (to 3" long) with coarse, ciliate marginal teeth and acuminate tips
Fall:
color orangeOrange-bronze fall color
Special Qualities:
Distinctive Foliage, Distinctive BarkLevel of Maintenance:
LowSeason of Interest:
Spring, Summer, FallLight:
Full Sun OnlySalt:
MediumpH:
Acid to Alkaline (5.0-8.0)Soil:
LoamMoisture:
MedHardiness:
5b - 8aOther:
Fall Dig Safe, Emerging or Reported Invasive (locally)'Green Vase' is noted for its narrower upright, vase-shaped crown, paler green foliage, and for its orange-bronze fall color.
Reported as invasive in NJ
Common:
Japanese Zelkova
Scientific:
Zelkova serrata
Plant type:
TreesHeight:
50-80 ftSpread:
50-80 ftShape:
Vase-LikeBloom:
Color green Ornamentally insignificant
Blooming period:
Mar - AprFruit:
color brown Small, non-showy, ovate, wingless drupes that ripen in autumn
Foliage:
color green Oblong-elliptic medium green leaves (to 3" long) with coarse, ciliate marginal teeth and acuminate tips
Fall:
color yellowcolor redcolor orangecolor brownFall color is variable, ranging from undistinguished yellow to attractive shades of yellow-orange to red-brown
Special Qualities:
Distinctive Foliage, Distinctive BarkLevel of Maintenance:
LowSeason of Interest:
Spring, Summer, FallLight:
Full Sun OnlySalt:
MediumpH:
Acid to Alkaline (5.0-8.0)Soil:
Sand, Loam, ClayMoisture:
Dry to MedHardiness:
5b - 8aOther:
Fall Dig Safe, Emerging or Reported Invasive (locally)Tolerant of urban pollution and high winds.
Reported as invasive in NJ