This genus comprises 60 to 70 species of shrubs and medium-sized trees, which can be either deciduous or evergreen. The plants feature serrated green leaves and produce clusters of small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring.

Celtis

Celtis africana

Celtis aurantiaca

Celtis australis is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of approximately 20 meters and features a broad, rounded canopy. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped, and have serrated edges, measuring up to 15 centimeters long, transitioning to a light yellow hue in the fall before they drop. In spring, the tree produces understated yellowish-green flowers, which give way to clusters of small, purple-black fruits that can grow up to 1 centimeter in diameter.

Celtis australis

Celtis australis var. eriocarpa

Celtis biondii

Celtis biondii var. cavalieriei

Celtis biondii var. heterophylla

Celtis bungeana

Celtis caucasica

Celtis cerasifera

Celtis choseniana

Celtis columbiana var. tenuiloba

Celtis edulis

Celtis ehrenbergiana

Celtis integrifolia

Celtis jessoensis

Celtis julianae

Celtis koraiensis

Celtis labilis

Celtis laevigata

Celtis laevigata var. smallii

Celtis laevigata var. texana

Celtis occidentalis is a substantial deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 20 meters, characterized by its broad, spreading canopy and elongated dark green leaves. In spring, it produces inconspicuous greenish flowers, which give way to small, sweet fruits that transition from orange-red to deep purple as they ripen. In the fall, the foliage turns a bright yellow, adding seasonal interest.

Celtis occidentalis

Celtis occidentalis var. canina

Celtis occidentalis var. cordata

Celtis occidentalis var. pumila

Celtis planchoniana

Celtis reticulata

Celtis sinensis is a substantial tree characterized by a somewhat open crown that forms an umbel to rounded shape. Its leaves are thin and feature serrated edges from the midsection to the tip. In the first year, twigs can be notably elongated, exhibiting a brown to reddish-brown hue, occasionally with slight hairiness. The mature bark is smooth and displays a grey tone. Flower clusters are modest in appearance and give way to drupes that range in color from green to orange-red or black.