European hackberry

Also known as: European nettle tree; honeyberry of Greece; lote tree; Mediterranean hackberry

A deciduous, spreading tree up to around 20m tall with a rounded crown. Dark green, oval, sharply-toothed leaves are up to 15cm long and turn pale yellow before falling in autumn. Inconspicuous yellowish-green spring flowers are followed by small, purple-black fruits up to 1cm wide hanging in small clusters

Scientific classification

Species: European hackberry (Celtis australis)
Genus: Celtis
Family: Cannabaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of European hackberry

Distribution map

Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor

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Culture

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Quick identification of European hackberry

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European hackberry care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.