Laveillei Hackberry (Celtis laveillei)

Family: Ulmaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Celtis laveillei is a deciduous Tree. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, though dry and mealy flesh around a large seed. — We have no further information, but the fruit is liable to consist of a thin, sweet, though dry and mealy flesh around a large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)