Celtis australis
Family Cannabaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | European Hackberry, European Nettletree, Honey-Berry, Lote Tree, Lote-tree, Mediterranean Hackberry, Nettle Tree, Southern Nettle Tree, Sugar Berry |
Synonyms | Celtis alpina Royle; Celtis australis f. variegata Schelle ex Geerinck; Celtis australis var. eriocarpa (Decne.) Hook.f.; Celtis eriocarpa Decne.; Celtis excelsa Salisb. [Illegitimate]; Celtis kotschyana Steven; Celtis lutea Pers.; Celtis serrata Dippel |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Tree |
Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
Maximum height (m) | 20 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Africa, Europe, Asia |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, ACT |
Exotic range (other) | Africa |
Habitat types (exotic) | Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands, Agricultural land - pine plantations |
Soil type (exotic) | Loamy, Silt, Clay |
Decade of introduction | 1950 |
This species is available for purchase online in Australia (current as of May 2018)
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Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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Current climate | 30 | 26 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 32 | 8 | 32 | 14 |
RCP 8.5 2050 | 28 | 20 | 36 | 0 | 22 | 34 | 12 | 34 | 12 |
RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 38 | 12 | 42 | 8 |
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