Celtis Africana

White Stinkwood (e), Witstinkhout (a), Ndwandwazane (z), Lesika (s)

S.A. No.39

Type	Size	Characteristics	Flowers	Position
Tree	8 to 10m	Very hardy, deciduous.	Inconspicuous	Sun or semi shade

Hardy, deciduous, graceful, drought resistant, fast growing, large tree. The bark is silvery grey and the tree is beautifully shaped so that when it is leafless it makes a wonderful sculptural feature in the garden. The new foliage in spring is the palest green. The inconspicuous flowers appear from Aug. to Oct. It is a host plant to butterflies and moths and many birds are attracted to its small yellow berries that are produced prolifically in summer. It is an excellent garden and bird tree with many traditional magical and medicinal uses.