<aside> 🏆
Remarkable Tree of Greater London
Listed in the Tree Register, a unique database of over 270,000 of the most notable trees in the UK.
</aside>
<aside> ⭐
Tree highlight
This is a notable tree of Fulham Cemetery
</aside>
Also called Japanese elm or keyaki, this large tree with its distinctive saw-toothed leaves is in the north of the cemetery, with a mysterious wooden plaque dedicated to one Spider Baker. A mini forest of new trees have grown up from its roots. From aerial photos, it appears to have been planted during the 1980s, along with another specimen near the war plot.
Keyaki wood is valued in Japan and used often for furniture, as well as being considered the ideal wood for the creation of taiko drums. The city of Sendai is called the "City of Trees" for the many zelkova trees lining its streets.
In Korea, Zelkova serrata has been considered a symbol of protection for villages since ancient times, and can still be found planted at central points in cities, towns and villages around the country. Some are over 1,000 years old.
A beautiful specimen can be found in the Japanese Garden in Hammersmith Park, probably planted in the 1950s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zelkova_serrata
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/19206/zelkova-serrata/details
<aside> ℹ️
The Fulham Cemetery Friends added this tree tag to help visitors learn about the cemetery’s interesting trees.
Spotted an error? Feedback or suggestions? [email protected]
See also: How to identify trees [Trees Guide UK]
</aside>