This species is rather poorly known and may be conspecific with Celtis sinensis or Celtis edulis[].

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General Information

Celtis choseniana is a deciduous tree with a wide, open crown that can grow up to 25 metres tall, though often smaller and more shrub-like. The bole can be around 40cm in diameter, usually branching from close to the ground[].
The plant is probably harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Korea

Habitat

Wooded slopes on sandy loam soils at elevations around 30 metres, though probably also found at higher elevations[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	12.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

We have no specific information for this species, but Celtis species generally prefer hotter summers and more sunlight than are normally experienced in maritime regions of the temperate zone. In areas with cooler summers the plants often do not fully ripen their wood and are then very subject to die-back in the winter[, , ]. This species has been introduced into cultivation in N. America and Europe with mixed results. It is thriving in Vancouver in southwestern Canada, but has not done well in London, England nor in the Morton Arboretum in Illinois[].
Species in this genus generally prefer a sunny position, succeeding in any reasonably good soil, preferring a good fertile well-drained loamy soil[, , ]. They usually succeed on dry gravels and on sandy soils and, once established, are very drought resistant[].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[].

Edible Uses

We have no specific information for this species, but the fruits of many species in this genus are eaten, and an oil can be obtained from their seed[]. The black, globose fruit is around 10mm in diameter and contains a single, large seed[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

We have no specific information for this species, but most species in this genus yield a fine timber; their fibre-rich bark is utilized for the manufacture of ropes and paper; and an oil obtained from the seed is used for making soaps and lubricants[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[]. Stored seed is best given 2 - 3 months cold stratification and then sown late winter/early spring in a greenhouse[, ]. Germination rates are usually good, though the stored seed might take 12 months or more to germinate. The seed can be stored for up to 5 years[]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots. The leaves of seedlings often have a lot of white patches without chlorophyll, this is normal and older plants produce normal green leaves. Grow the seedlings on in a cold frame for their first winter, and plant them out in the following late spring or early summer[]. Give them some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors.
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