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Caucasian hackberry (Celtis caucasica) is a deciduous tree native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia and the Caucasus, including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and West Himalaya. Caucasian hackberry (Latin: Celtis caucasica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Caucasian hackberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Caucasian hackberry is a member native to AFG, IRN, IRQ, KAZ, KGZ, and NCS. Caucasian hackberry thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Caucasian hackberry grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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