SEEDS OF MEDITERRANEAN HACKBERRY - CELTIS AUSTRALIS
Ornamental tree to be cultivated as singular tree or in hedges and along riversides. The fruit is eaten raw or in marmalade. It has astringent, antidiarrheal and antibleedings properties. Planted in parks and avenues. Horsewhips, whips and paddles are produced from its wood. Fast growing.
They are generally medium-sized trees, reaching 10-25 m tal. The leaves are alternate, ovate-acuminate, and evenly serrated margins. Small monoecious flowers appear in early spring while the leaves are still developing. Male flowers are longer and fuzzy. Female flowers are greenish and more rounded. The fruit is a small drupe.Native to the Mediterranean and warmer parts of Europe.
Prefers cool and light soils under temperate climates.
Cold stratification for 4 months previous to sowing in spring.
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Gardening, Hedge, Medicinal, Singular, Street Tree, Timber, Urban garden |
| Seeds per gram | 6 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Loose, No preference |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !