Also known as European hackberry, European nettle tree, lote tree, and honeyberry. Perennial in USDA zones 5-9.
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| Habit/Size | 65 feet tall, 30 feet wide |
| Germination | Sow in fall, or cold stratify for 60-90 days. Sow 3/8 in. deep. |
| Requirements | Tolerant of most well-drained soil types and pH levels and can grow in saline soil. Full sun. |
| Zones | USDA zones 5-9 |
| Life Cycle | deciduous tree |
| Harvest | Ripe fruit has a nice flavor, but contains little flesh around a large seed. Cooking oil can be made from the seeds. |
| Uses | edible (fruit, oil, seeds)*, medicinal (astringent, lentitive, and stomachic)*, utility (biofuel, dye, oil, fiber, wood) |
| Notes | Drought resistant once established. |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Characteristics | Celtis australis is pollinated by bees and is hermaphrodite (has both male an female parts). |
| Synonyms | Celtis lutea |
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