Nettle Tree, Lote-tree
Celtis australis
Origin. Asia.
Distribution in Canberra Region. Woodlands and pine plantations near garden areas.
Dispersal. Mainly by birds.
General Description and Biology
Has stout trunk, silvery grey; to 10 m or higher.
Leaves alternate, tend to droop. Dark green above, pale below; yellow in autumn before dropping.
Roots of even small trees are tenacious.
Invades dry forest and woodland.