European nettle tree
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European nettle tree is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Cannabaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 14.5 m
- Spread
- 7 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 200 years
- First yield
- after 25 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
- Synonyms
- C. lutea,
Uses
Medicinal: The leaves and fruits have astringent, soothing, and digestive properties. Leaves are collected and dried in early summer for future use. The fruit, especially before full ripeness, is considered effective medicinally. A decoction of leaves and fruits is used to treat amenorrhea, heavy menstruation, intermenstrual bleeding, and colic. The decoction can also be used to astringe the mucous membranes in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, and stomach ulcers.
Origin & habitat
Southern Europe.
Form forests at altitudes of 1200 to 2000 meters.
Frequently asked questions
European nettle tree: how big does it get?
European nettle tree (Celtis australis) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 14.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 7 m. Growth is fast.
European nettle tree: what site does it need?
European nettle tree tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.
European nettle tree: is it hardy?
European nettle tree is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
European nettle tree: will it grow in Central Europe?
European nettle tree is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
European nettle tree: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for European nettle tree. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
European nettle tree: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 6/10, Other uses 7/10.
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