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| Identification |
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Genus
Celtis
Species
australis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lotus berry
southern hackberry
Family
CELTIDACEAE
Specimen number
S4689
Data source
GrUnFr p319;MedPl p183
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
50' - 70'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antidiarrheal
antidysenteric
amenorrheic
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Fruit
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/3 inch round drupe, red turning brown when ripe. It is fleshy and sweet. Celtis australis is typically used in sweets. Southern hackberry (sometimes called lotus berry) is most frequently used fresh. This plant has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an astringent, as an antidiarrheal, as an antidysenteric and as an amenorrheic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The leaves and the fruit are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/3 inch round drupe, red turning brown when ripe
Flavor / texture
fleshy and sweet
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Celtis australis to produce fruit. Propagation of Southern hackberry (in some places called lotus berry) can be achieved by seed. This plant is considered to have originated from Southern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Celtis australis is deciduous in nature.
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