Propagation
Sow fresh seed in spring in a prepared bed or place in an open frame to germinate.
Celtis occidentalismay be used as a root stock for grafting.

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight as the tree has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.


Botanic information
Leaf: The mid-greeen leaves are broad ovate to broad lanceolate with an acuminate apex and an uneven base. The downy underside is pale green and the petiole is up to 20mm (ľin) long.

The small terminal, imbricate, brownish buds are downy, flattened and appressed. Buds are up to 6mm (Ľin) long.

Flower: The flowers are unisexual. The male flowers are arranged in a cluster at the base of the twigs and the small solitary female flowers appear in the leaf axils with the new growth during spring.

Fruit: The ovoid drupe is solitary in the leaf axils and is purplish when mature. It is sweet and edible and often dispersed by birds. The fruit persists for several weeks on the tree.