Celtis pacifica

Celtis pacifica

Native to:
Cook Is. | Marquesas | Pitcairn Is. | Society Is. | Tuamotu | Tubuai Is.

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
900 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
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, butterflies
Fall Color:
yellow
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Common component of post-fire chaparral succession.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds may exhibit erratic germination. Some sources recommend warm-cold stratification for better results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI