Celtis occidentalis – North American hackberry, Nettle tree

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Celtis occidentalis – North American hackberry, Nettle tree

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A tree, native of North America, with an irregularly growing crown. At some places specimen of over 20m, sometimes 30 m, can be found there. It branches rather low, sometimes creating a multiple-trunked tree with many, strongly pendent twigs. The trunk is irregular with deep grooves and many irregularities. The leaf is ovate-lanceolate, long acuminate and shiny green. The underside is duller. The top half of the leaf margin is sharply toothed and both sides of it are rough to the touch. In autumn it turns strikingly golden yellow. After an inconspicuous inflorescence the small stone fruits appear and colour from orange to black purple. These may persist all winter. The wood is useful and the young, flexible twigs were once used for whips.
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Availability
Clear stem (5) Multi-stem (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
350/400 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
8 - 15 (30) m
Crown
round, irregular , half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey, irregularly corky-winged
Leaf
ovate-lanceolate, green, 7 - 15 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
inconspicuous, green, April/May
Fruits
round stone fruit, purple black, Ø circa 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
slightly susceptible
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
aluable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
central and eastern part of North America
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fructe ornamentale playground tree Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Celtis occidentalis

Celtis occidentalis can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Celtis occidentalis has a average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Celtis occidentalis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Celtis occidentalis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Celtis occidentalis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

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