Celtis australis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Celtis australis
Also known as:
Nettle Tree, European hackberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Tree
Format:
Large
Height:
20.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed, Oil
Fruit, Seed, Oil
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Dye
Wood, Dye
Description
Fruit - when raw, it has a mealy and pleasant taste. The fruit is small and sweet but tasteless. It has little nutritional value. The fruit has a diameter of about 10 mm and contains a large pit. The seed can be eaten raw or cooked and is used to extract oil.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Cudrania tricuspidata attracts beneficial insects that help pollinate Celtis australis. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides shade and serves as a windbreak for Celtis australis, promoting better growth conditions. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica produces fruit that attracts birds, which further helps in pest control around Celtis australis. |
|
Prunus persica nucipersica Nectarine |
Prunus persica nucipersica provides ground cover that helps retain moisture in the soil for Celtis australis. |
|
Taxus baccata Yew, English yew, Common Yew |
Taxus baccata's dense foliage provides habitat for beneficial wildlife, contributing to a more balanced ecosystem around Celtis australis. |