A seldom used tree with a round to umbel-shaped crown. Mature specimen may attain a height of over 20 m, the tree grows with gracefully hanging branches. The bark is grey and smooth, when maturing peeling in small plates. The ovate-lanceolate to ovoid leaf is sharply toothed and with a very long twisted point. The topside is dark green, the underside is grey green. The leaf is rough to the touch on both sides. After an inconspicuous inflorescence the berry-like stone fruits appear. They are dark red to almost black and taste sweet. They hang down from circa 2 cm long, pilose stalks. The wood is useful and the young, flexible twigs were once used for whips, hence its name “whip tree”. A graceful tree that is little susceptible to air pollution. Young twigs can be damaged by frosts.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Celtis australis can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Celtis australis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Celtis australis turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Celtis australis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Celtis australis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.