Celtis boninensis

Celtis boninensis

Native to:
Japan | Nansei-shoto | Ogasawara-shoto

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cannabaceae
Genus:
Celtis
Species:
Celtis boninensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
greenish

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Fall Color:
yellow

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash