Celtis biondii – Celtis biondii

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Celtis biondii – Celtis biondii

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Celtis biondii is a small to sometimes medium-sized tree with a slightly irregular vase-shaped crown. The tree does not usually grow much taller than about 6 m, but can reach more than 10 m under the right conditions. A characteristic feature is formed by the rust-brown young twigs. The old bark is grey, smooth and unremarkable. The leaves are ovate to narrowly oblong with a long pointed tip. Sometimes the upper half of the leaf is distinctly narrower than the lower half, creating a characteristic, very pretty leaf shape. The leaf edges are toothed only along the upper half of the leaf. Flowering is inconspicuous, but attracts many bees. They are followed by small, orange fruits.
This species tolerates somewhat heavier soils and also copes well with drought and air pollution. This makes it a good future tree.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
4 – 6 (12) m
Width
4-5m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs green, initially rust brown, later green, bark grey, smooth
Leaf
ovate to narrow elongated, 5-10 cm long, green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
inconspicuous, yellow-green, April
Fruits
drupe, 6 mm, orange
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Celtis biondii

Celtis biondii can eventually reach a height of 4 – 6 (12) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Celtis biondii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 – 6 (12) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Celtis biondii turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Celtis biondii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Celtis biondii 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.

Celtis biondii blooms in april.
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