Common Hackberry, Northern Hackberry, American Hackberry, Nettle Tree, Beaverwood, False Elm, Celtis canina, Celtis occidentalis var. canina, Celtis occidentalis var. cordata, Celtis occidentalis var. crassifolia, Celtis occidentalis var. occidentalis, Celtis occidentalis var. pumila, Celtis pumila var. deamii
Tough and sturdy, Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) is a medium to large deciduous tree of pyramidal habit in youth, developing an open, spreading crown with age. The ascending, arching branches, often with pendulous branch tips, are covered with ovate, glossy to dull green leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm), which turn an undistinguished yellow in the fall. Greenish flowers appear in spring in clusters (male flowers) and solitary (female flowers). They provide pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The female flowers are followed by a heavy crop of fleshy, sweet and edible berries which persist through winter. Many birds, including quail, pheasants, woodpeckers, and cedar waxwings, relish the fruits. The unique gray bark is often covered with conspicuous, protruding, corky warts and ridges, adding interest in the winter landscape. Native to central and northeastern North America, Common Hackberry is a tough shade tree that may be used as a lawn tree or street tree. Cultivars immune to witches broom are better selections than the species for landscape use.
Hardiness |
2 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Cannabaceae |
Common names | Hackberry, Common Hackberry |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
2 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Cannabaceae |
Common names | Hackberry, Common Hackberry |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread | 40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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