Celtis reticulata Torr.

Scientific Name: Celtis reticulata Torr.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Ulmaceae / Celtis L./ Celtis reticulata Torr.

<i>Celtis reticulata</i> Torr.
General Information
Usda SymbolCERE2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCERE2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Celtis reticulata Torr. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-42
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.3
pH, Minimum5.9
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim100
Planting Density per Acre, Minim50
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum7
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee8
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound4870
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Celtis reticulata</i> Torr.

<i>Celtis reticulata</i> Torr.

<i>Celtis reticulata</i> Torr.

<i>Celtis reticulata</i> Torr.

<i>Celtis reticulata</i> Torr.

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