Overview
Ulmus 'San Zanobi' is a spreading branched, suckering trees in the genus Ulmus, part of the Ulmaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ulmus 'San Zanobi' grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens.
About
Ulmus 'San Zanobi' is a deciduous tree cultivar belonging to the Ulmus genus, known for its spreading branched and suckering habit. Like other elms, it features elliptical or ovate leaves that contribute to notable autumn colouration. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, making it adaptable to various garden aspects and exposures. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is suitable for wildlife gardens. Propagation is typically done by softwood cuttings in summer, with chip budding and grafting as alternatives.
About the genus
Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. They are distributed over most of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting the temperate and tropical-montane regions of North America and Eurasia, ranging southward in Western Asia to Iran, in Africa to Libya, and in Southeast Asia into Indonesia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ulmus
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Ulmus 'San Zanobi' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ulmus 'San Zanobi'
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, leafhoppers and elm gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Maybe susceptible to dutch elm disease
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ulmus 'San Zanobi'?
Ulmus 'San Zanobi' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ulmus 'San Zanobi' need?
Ulmus 'San Zanobi' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ulmus 'San Zanobi' hardy in the UK?
Ulmus 'San Zanobi' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Ulmus 'San Zanobi'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used.
