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,may
Bloom Colors:
green

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds have variable germination; fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI