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Caucasian hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis caucasica
Family: Ulmaceae
Category: Dicot
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Celtis caucasica: Caucasian Hackberry
Celtis, commonly known as hackberries or nettle trees, is a genus comprising approximately 60-70 species of deciduous trees.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions small yellow fruits.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions small yellow fruits.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Celtis caucasica Willd.
- Common Names: Caucasian Hackberry, Caucasian Nettle-tree, Kaukasischer Zrgelbaum (German)
- Family: Ulmaceae (Elm Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Celtis australis subsp. caucasica (Willd.) C.C.Towns.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southwest Asia, ranging from the Caucasus to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
- Also found from Afghanistan to the Himalayas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters (65 ft 7 in) in height.
- Produces a bushy head of toothed, slenderly-pointed leaves.
- Has small yellow fruits.
- Established plants are very drought resistant.
- Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.
- Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.
- Broadly columnar when young.
Ecological Role
- May be found in communities with maple (Acer pubescens) and Bukhara almond (Amygdalus bucharica).
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Garden Guides: Provides plant information, identification information, and uses for the Caucasian Hackberry.