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CELTIS australis
Commonly known as Honeyberry, Lote tree, Southern nettle tree
Taper-pointed leaves which are rough to the touch. Enjoys dry conditions and originates from S. Europe and N. Africa
(UK Delivery Only)
£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Performs better after a hot summer. Edible fruit, tasting of dates. Relished by birds. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Mediterranean, southwestern Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLance-shaped, rough, coarsely toothed leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
20m (65ft)
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TreeSpreading habit. Bears red fruit to 1cm (½in) across ripening to blackish brown.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size20m (65ft)
20m (65ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilTolerates drier soil in colder climates. Deep fertile well drained soil in warmer climates.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Celtis australis - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
