Overview

Zelkova hyrcana is a spreading branched trees in the genus Zelkova, part of the Ulmaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Zelkova hyrcana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and low maintenance.

About

Zelkova hyrcana is a cultivar of the Zelkova genus, which comprises sizable deciduous trees or shrubs with finely serrated, oval-shaped leaves. This spreading branched plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suited to a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is ideal for architectural use, city and courtyard gardens, as well as cottage and informal gardens. Cultivation requires fertile, well-drained soil, and propagation can be achieved through softwood cuttings, grafting, or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Zelkova

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Zelkova hyrcana size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Zelkova hyrcana

Propagation

Softwood cuttings, Grafting, Seed

Pest resistance

Horse chestnut scale insects

Disease resistance

Dutch elm disease, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions