Celtis reticulata
Celtis reticulata
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © kimberlietx (iNaturalist #55936374)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cannabaceae
- Genus:
- Celtis
- Species:
- Celtis reticulata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be erratic and spread over multiple seasons. Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification to improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI