Celtis australis L.
Fully hardy, spreading, deciduous tree with broad, lance-shaped, rough, coarsely-toothed leaves, turning yellow in autumn, and edible, red fruit, to 1cm across, ripening to blackish-brown. To 20m. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1796. [PD]. Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.43/1824.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.289/1843], well established in the gardens and a significant weed in the surrounding countryside.
Notes
Celtis australis A.Rich. (1847) = Celtis kraussiana Bernh.
Published Mar 05, 2009 - 02:26 PM | Last updated Feb 28, 2010 - 01:38 PM
Celtis australis L. | Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.43/1824 | BHL
| Family | Ulmaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean, south west Asia |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Southern nettle tree, Lote tree |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Celtis australis - Lote tree |
| Confidence level | high |