European nettle tree

Celtis australis

Layer 1 · Canopy
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Robust deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region, highly resistant to drought and pollution. It plays the role of a canopy tree or windbreak, attracting birds with its small, sweet fruits. It is a valuable species for soil consolidation and creating microclimates.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees European nettle tree grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Deciduous tree up to 20 m
Mature diameter: 8 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June
July
August
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The small, sweet fruits are edible and used in traditional medicine for their astringent properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.