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Chinese celtis

Photo of the Chinese Celtis
Chinese celtis leaf and fruit
Photo of the Chinese Celtis
Chinese celtis plant


General information

Native to Asia, Chinese celtis (Celtis sinensis) is naturalised throughout most of South East Queensland.

Chinese celtis is a Class 3 declared plant under Queensland legislation.

Scientific name Celtis sinensis
Impacts
  • forms dense infestations and prevents regeneration of native riparian vegetation
  • destroys habitats of native animals
Description
  • a deciduous tree growing up to 12 m tall
  • flowers in spring
  • leaves are glossy, with a paler underside and pronounced veins
  • produces thousands of small, orange berries
Habitat/distribution/life cycle
  • found throughout most of South East Queensland
  • very common around Brisbane, due to its cultivation as a shade tree and garden plant
  • forms dense infestations along river banks
  • seeds spread by birds, flying foxes and water
Control
  • remove when small
  • hand pull or dig out small seedlings
  • combine dozing, burning and controlled grazing for large infestations
  • herbicides may be required for larger specimens
  • see Chines celtis fact sheet for further information
Declaration details
  • a declared Class 3 species under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002
  • supply or sale prohibited
  • may require removal from environmentally significant areas
Further information

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Author: Sonia Jordan
Page maintained by Sonia Jordan
Last updated 07 September 2007

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