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Celtisafricana

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Genus

Celtis (SEL-tis)

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Species

africana (af-ri-KAHN-uh)

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Synonym

Celtis burmannii

Celtis eriantha

Celtis henriquezii

Celtis holtzii

Celtis kraussiana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Textured

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

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Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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