Detail
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Celtis australis
European Hackberry, Nettle Tree
Notes

Uses: Hardy, spreading, shade tree suitable for large gardens, parks and wide streets.
Looks a little like an elm but has a longer leaf. Is resistant to Dutch Elm disease so maybe a good alternative.
Does not sucker.
Fruit attractive to birds

  • Canopy Shape canopy-domed_d Domed
  • Height 12-15m
  • Spread 5-8m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Ulmaceae
  • Botanical Name Celtis australis
  • Common Name European Hackberry, Nettle Tree
  • Origin Mediterranean, Middle East
  • Habit Upright, Round, Spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)