Detail
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Celtis africana
White Stinkwood
Notes

Uses: Stately fast growing tree from Africa. Related to the English Elm. Thick clusters of tiny white flowers in spring. Name refers to the unpleasant odour given off when the timber is cut. Small yellow fruits are attractive to wildlife.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-oval_d Oval
  • Height 8-12m
  • Spread 6-8m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Ulmaceae
  • Botanical Name Celtis africana
  • Common Name White Stinkwood
  • Origin Africa
  • Habit Upright,Round
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Insignificant
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)