Celtis yunnanensis

Celtis tetrandra

Native to:
Bangladesh, China, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cannabaceae
Genus:
Celtis
Species:
Celtis tetrandra
USDA Symbol:
CEYU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from roots after fire damage; tolerates occasional fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open woodlands and rocky slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI