Celtis australis

The tree can grow to 25 m in height, though 10 m is more common in cooler climates. The bark is smooth and grey, almost elephantine.The alternate leaves are narrow and sharp-toothed, rugose above and tomentose below, 5–15 cm long and dark grey/green throughout the year, fading to a pale yellow before falling in autumn.
The apetalous wind-pollinated flowers are perfect (:hermaphrodite, having both male and female organs), small and green, either singly or in small clusters.
The fruit is a small, dark-purple berry-like drupe, 1 cm wide, hanging in short clusters, and are extremely popular with birds and other wildlife. 




C. australis, Fox-Amphoux, France, planted 1550






C. australis in Panchkhal VDC, Nepal




 

Flower of C. australis




 

C. australis autumn leaves




 

C. australis Muntic, Croatia, planted in the early 16th century.

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