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European Nettle Tree (Celtis Australis)
Medium sized, deciduous tree with arching and ascending branches. Features mid-green leaves that turn soft yellow to yellow-green in Autumn. The bark is smooth grey. Not suitable for use under powerlines or in narrow nature strips.
Evergreen/deciduous: deciduous
Maintenance: moderate
Pest and disease: none known
Height: 10-15m x 5-7 m
Growth rate: medium/fast
Canopy density: high
Origin: Southern Europe
Drought tolerance: high
Water-logging tolerance: average
Wind tolerance: high
Frost tolerance: high
Pollution tolerance: moderate