Celtis tenuifolia var. pumila (pursh)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Celtis |
| Species | tenuifolia |
| Variety | pumila (pursh) |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Celtis tenuifolia has been grown at Kew since 1900. This plant was obtained originally from the German nursery firm of Spath. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-35) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-30) - 10 |
| Height | 1 - 4 m |
| Spread | 5 - 12 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Seed, stem cutting. |
| Cultivation | Soil should be have a high concentration of organic matter; Loamy. Ideal pH of 6 - 8. |
| Pests | No major problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Charles A Eudell Wilderness Preserve, Adams County, Ohio. |
| Habitat | Dry sandy areas, near lakeshores, inland dunes, ridge tops, open woodlands and limestone altars |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark develops small knobs and/or fissures with age. Bark has a light-grey to a silvery-brown with age. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Monoecious with male and female flowering on the same tree. |