Bunge's Hackberry

Celtis bungeana

Native to:
China, Korea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cannabaceae
Genus:
Celtis
Species:
Celtis bungeana
USDA Symbol:
CEBU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
yellow
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Can resprout from the root crown following fire damage.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification. Fresh seed may germinate without treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI