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Celtis australis (European nettle tree)
1 hour care
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20m
Max height
Max height
20m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Celtis australis
Other names
European nettle tree, Honeyberry of Greece, Lote tree, Mediterranean hackberry, European hackberry, Southern nettle tree
Genus
Celtis Celtis
Species
C. australis - C. australis is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with ovate to lance-shaped, sharply toothed, dark green leaves, light green beneath and turning yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous, green flowers in spring are followed by spherical, edible, yellow-orange to red fruit ripening purple-black.
Celtis australis is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Celtis australis (European nettle tree) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Wind-breaker, Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Coastal, City
Cultivation
In warm climates, grow in fertile, deep, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In cooler climates, grow in dry soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Tolerates heat, cold, wind, alkaline soils, and drought. Fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife but may be a nuisance when it drops on sidewalks or other hard surfaces.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Celtis australis
Other names
European nettle tree, Honeyberry of Greece, Lote tree, Mediterranean hackberry, European hackberry, Southern nettle tree
Genus
Celtis Celtis
Species
C. australis - C. australis is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with ovate to lance-shaped, sharply toothed, dark green leaves, light green beneath and turning yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous, green flowers in spring are followed by spherical, edible, yellow-orange to red fruit ripening purple-black.
Native to
Mediterranean, Southwestern Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Celtis australis (European nettle tree) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Wind-breaker, Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Coastal, City
Cultivation
In warm climates, grow in fertile, deep, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In cooler climates, grow in dry soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Tolerates heat, cold, wind, alkaline soils, and drought. Fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife but may be a nuisance when it drops on sidewalks or other hard surfaces.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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