Mazhar Botanic Garden

Celtis australis L.

European nettle tree Mediterranean hackberry.

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000172
English name: European nettle tree, Mediterranean hackberry.
Arabic name: الميس – سلتس استرالس
Native: Southern Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor
Country: North America Southern Europe
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree grow to 25 m tall leaves simple 5-15 cm long, dark gray green flowers green in small clusters fruit berry-like drupe 1 cm wide hanging in short clusters, dark purple

 Soil: prefers light well-drained (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, including those nutritionally poor

Ornamental plants . Edible fruits. Celtis is a promising tree for integrating in agroforestry . Leaves can play an important role in mitigating the shortage of protein in the diet of animals.

Celtis excelsa Salisb Celtis eriocarpa Decne 

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Texture: Sandy loam
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 6 : 9

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