Celtis australis (European nettle tree)

Cultivation

In warm climates, grow in fertile, deep, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In cooler climates, grow in dry soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Tolerates heat, cold, wind, alkaline soils, and drought. Fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife but may be a nuisance when it drops on sidewalks or other hard surfaces.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Mediterranean, City, Drought Tolerant, Wind-breaker

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Rounded

Native to

Mediterranean, Southwestern Asia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic