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Celtis
Also called Sugarberry, Hackberries & Nettle Trees, Hackberries
Celtis, the hackberry genus, is about 60 to 70 species of deciduous trees, mostly medium-sized, grown as shade and ornamental trees. Its key trait is tolerance of drought and a wide range of soils and climates.
Celtis is a genus of about 60–70 species of deciduous trees, commonly known as hackberries or nettle trees, in the hemp family Cannabaceae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution.
The genus is widespread throughout tropical and temperate parts of the world, occurring on all continents except Antarctica.
Several species are grown as ornamental trees, valued for their drought tolerance. They are a regular feature of arboreta and botanical gardens, particularly in North America. Chinese hackberry (C. sinensis) is suited for bonsai culture; a magnificent specimen in Daegu-myeon is one of the natural monuments of South Korea.
Nettle Tree · Caucasian hackberry · Julian Hackberry · Sugarberry · Common hackberry · Netleaf hackberry · Tala · Nilgiri Elm
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