Cretan zelkova

Zelkova abelicea, also known as Cretan zelkova, is a species that belongs to the genus Zelkova and is endemic to the Greek island of Crete. It is found in small numbers and is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN red list of endangered species.

Zelkova abelicea, also known as Cretan zelkova, is a species that belongs to the genus Zelkova and is endemic to the Greek island of Crete. It is found in small numbers and is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN red list of endangered species. Zelkova abelicea is a medium sized tree that grows from 3m to 5m tall. The tree is strongly branched resulting in a dense, crown shaped habit that extends close to the ground. The leaves are small and green with serrated edges. More