celtis australis

description

The plant of Celtis australis, also known as bagolaro, I'm sorry., Roast or tree rosary, is a large leaf tree caduca, belonging to the family of cannabaceae. Is presented with dense and expanded foliage with round shape reaching also important heights. Has flowers that come together in small bunches, while the fruits are drupe before yellow or gray-green color clear that they become, with maturation, dark. The celtis australis is suitable for all soils, also arid and calcareous.

characteristic

Size: can reach heights up to 20-25 m (although the average height is 10-12 m) with a strong enough trunk short characterized (in adulthood) by powerful ribs. The primary branches are of considerable size, while secondary ones tend to be pendules.

leaves: are characterized by the elongated apex and a asymmetric base, with a petiole about 5 - 15mm long, with double teething on the margin.

use: Thank you to its resistance to drought and heat, it is the ideal plant to tree roads and avenues, moreover is used in reforestation.

origin

native of southern Europe, North Africa and lesser anxiety. lives in hardwood woods. Is easily associated with olmo, carpino, hazelnut, ash, orniello, oaks and maples.

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