Celtis caucasica – Celtis caucasica

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Celtis caucasica – Celtis caucasica

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Celtis caucasica is a medium-sized tree with a round crown. The young twigs are softly hairy but are bare by the end of the season. The grey bark is smooth. The leaves are obliquely ovate to obliquely oblong. Especially the young leaves are covered with short, stout hairs, making them rough to the touch. Later in summer, this hairiness largely disappears. The leaf edges are coarsely toothed and the top is pointed. The flowering of C. caucasica is inconspicuous, but attracts many bees. They are followed by small fruits that are yellow to brownish-red. Celtis caucasica is quite similar to C. australis, but differs in that the leaves are shorter and broader, with more distinctly serrated leaf edges. C. caucasica is also more drought-resistant and hardy. 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 (1)
Specifications
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Height
10 – 12 m
Width
8-10m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs with soft hair, green, bark grey, smooth
Leaf
crooked ovoid to oblong, 5-10 cm long, green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
inconspicuous, yellow-green, April
Fruits
drupe, 8 mm, yellow to brown-red
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
5b (-26,0 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 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 caucasica

Celtis caucasica can eventually reach a height of 10 – 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Celtis caucasica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 – 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Celtis caucasica turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Celtis caucasica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Celtis caucasica 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 caucasica blooms in april.
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