The ‘European nettle tree’ grows relatively slowly in our climate; eventually, the tree can reach a height of 10 to 15 meters. In certain locations, the tree does not grow quite as tall. Young twigs can be somewhat sensitive to night frost, but the tree will outgrow that.
As it matures, the tree develops a broader, rounded to umbrella-shaped crown, with relatively long scaffold branches. The crown shape is often somewhat irregular, and a curved central leader often forms at the top, though it tends to straighten out over time. With proper pruning, however, the tree can easily be maintained in the desired shape.
After an inconspicuous flowering period, a (small) number of round, black-red drupes (initially green) appear, about 1 cm in diameter. The ripe fruits are edible and have a sweet taste. The tree thrives in all soil types but prefers well-drained soil. It likely thrives best in a somewhat sheltered location.
The tree is native to the Mediterranean region.
Location of photos: the Baarzen neighborhood in Vught, Schijndel, San Gimignano, and our nursery
| Available in: | Root ball, Bare root |
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| Application: | Large Gardens, Squares and Parks, Solitary Trees, Streets |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Oval / egg-shaped, Round / flattened round |
| Adult height: | First size trees 12+ m |
| Soil: | All soil types; prefers well-drained soil |
| Flowers: | inconspicuous green flowers (April-May) |
| Fruits: | Approximately 1 cm in diameter, round stone fruit, black-red |
| Environmental factors: | young twigs are susceptible to night frost |
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