Celtis sinensis

Chinese hackberry / Chinese nettelboom

A large tree that’s able to withstand strong winds and drought conditions.

Aloes and Trees

Clear

Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Celtis sinensis
Common Name	Chinese hackberry / Chinese nettelboom
Also Known As	Netleaf hackberry
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds
Features	Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly
Flowering Season	Spring
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Exotic
Soil pH	5 – 8
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay
Suitable Garden Size	Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade, Full Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

An appealing ornamental tree that provides tons of shade in the Summer, tolerates windy conditions and works well for blocking out wind. Presents itself in a beautiful form and shape during Winter and tolerates a variety of growing conditions.

Suitable for large gardens and parks as this specimen’s large root system can interfere with paving and buildings. It can also be used for indoor or container planting.