Celtis boninensis

Physical Characteristics

Celtis boninensis 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[177]. No more details are given, but there is likely to be very little flesh around the seed, and this flesh is likely to be dry and mealy[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known