Palo Blanco, Lindheimer's hackberry

Celtis lindheimeri

Physical Characteristics

Celtis lindheimeri is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained 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

Southern N. America - Texas to Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - pounded into a mush and then eaten[177]. The fruit is about 7 - 9mm in diameter, it has a thin flesh surrounding a large seed[82, 270, K]. The seed is probably pounded along with the fruit[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known