African Hackberry, White Stinkwood Celtis africana - Celtis eriantha, Celtis henriquezii, Celtis holtzii, Celtis kraussiana, Celtis opegrapha, Celtis vesiculosa

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Botanical Name:

Celtis africana

Family:

Cannabaceae

Genus:

Celtis

Species:

africana

Common Name:

African Hackberry, White Stinkwood

Seeds Per Pound:
7,861
Quantity:
0.14 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
8
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
80 feet
Collection Locale:
South Africa
Crop Year:
2019
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
In Stock: 0.14 lb
Prices
  • Celtis africana

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 8 seeds)
$7.95
10 gram (~ 173 seeds)
$59.50
1 oz (~ 491 seeds)
$129.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).
In a Nutshell:
* Celtis africana is a tree in the Cannabaceae family. It is commonly known as the White Stinkwood .
* This is a common and widespread forest tree from South Africa to Ethiopia .
* It is a fast growing and popular garden tree in South Africa and is easily propagated.
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* Usually a deciduous tree, pale trunk and branches, fast growing, fairly drought resistant, works well for bonsai.
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Bonsai Comments:

This Hackberry produces a pale trunk and branches with green leaves . It is fast growing and relatively drought resistant making it a good bonsai.The flowers bloom in the spring followed by mini orange fruits. It can be indoors with much care but grows best outside.

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