Juliana's hackberry (Celtis julianae)

Julian hackberry Каркас Юлианы

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Julian Hackberry (Celtis julianae): Description, Habitat and Characteristics

Among fast-growing deciduous trees, the Julian hackberry (Celtis julianae) stands out for its high adaptability to urban environments. In its natural habitat, this species grows across the central and southern provinces of China. The tree is commonly found in forested valleys and on mountain slopes at elevations ranging from 300 to 1,300 meters above sea level.

Thanks to its rapid growth and dense canopy, the species is widely used for urban landscaping in several Chinese and French cities. Saplings are also commercially available in nurseries across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Taxonomy

∟ царство Plantae
∟ division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
∟ Angiosperms
∟ mesangiosperms
∟ eudicots
∟ Superrosids
∟ rosids
∟ order Rosales
∟ family Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
∟ genus Celtis (Hackberry)
∟ species Celtis julianae (Juliana's hackberry)

Morphology

The tree can reach an impressive height of up to 24 meters (about 80 feet). Its trunk is covered with smooth or slightly textured bark of a distinctive gray hue.

The leaves are deciduous and alternate. They display the pronounced venation pattern that is typical for members of the hackberry genus.

Applications

Due to its rapid growth rate and expansive canopy, the species is successfully utilized in urban forestry and landscape design. In numerous cities across France and China, it is planted along streets and in park zones to provide substantial shade. The plant holds significant commercial value as an ornamental tree.

Interesting facts

Despite its broad commercial availability in the nurseries of continental Europe, the United States, and Canada, this species is almost never seen in the landscaping of the United Kingdom.

Geography of distribution

China

Sources

Flora of China (FOC)
Plants of the World Online (POWO)
Wikipedia

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, POWO, Tropicos

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