Celtis reticulata Torr.
Scientific Name: Celtis reticulata Torr.
Synonyms: Celtis douglasii Planch., Celtis occidentalis L. var. <i>reticulata</i> (Torr.) Sarg., Celtis reticulata Torr., Celtis reticulata Torr. var. <i>vestita</i> Sarg.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Ulmaceae / Celtis L./ Celtis reticulata Torr.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | CERE2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | CERE2 |
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 Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 150 |
| Hedge Tolerance | High |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 8.3 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.9 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 100 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 50 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 7 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | Yes |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 8 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | White |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Seed per Pound | 4870 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | Yes |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | Yes |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Low |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | Yes |
