Celtis australis - 60-80 CM RB

Description
These produce dark red, round fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Southern nettle tree is expansive in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The light green flowers appear in May.

fruit
Celtis australis forms dark red fruits with a sweet flavour. The flesh of these round fruits is mealy. Ripen from September.

Use
Solitary, park, consumption

Shoots
The shoots of Celtis australis are tomentose.

Root
Celtis australis is a deep-rooting plant.