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    • Photo of Celtis occidentalis form by Chhe

    Photo by Chhe

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    Celtis occidentalis

    Also Known As

    • American Hackberry
    • Common Hackberry
    • Hackberry Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 45'-70'
    • W: 35'-50'

    planting zones

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    Celtis occidentalis plant details

    Celtis occidentalis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Celtis occidentalis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cannabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 35 FT - 50 FT - wide, 45 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Celtis occidentalis

    USDA Zones:
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: pollution and wind
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small fruits turn from orange-red to deep-purple and are ?sweet and edible raw? (Coon); med-large tree with shiny, toothed leaves and pebbled bark. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Tolerates harsh climatic conditions and urban abuse, deep rooted, good for planting by sidewalks. Zones 4-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Celtis occidentalis plant

    How to Grow Celtis occidentalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Celtis for your garden

    Celtis tenuifolia

    aka Celtis georgiana, Celtis mississipiensis, Celtis occidentalis var. georgiana, Celtis pumila var. georgiana, Celtis tenuifolia var. georgiana, Dwarf Hackberry, Georgia Hackberry, Small Hackberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-35'

    Width: 20'-60'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Celtis tenuifolia close-up, foliage by Mason Brock
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    Celtis bungeana

    aka Bunge's Hackberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celtis bungeana distinctive bark, foliage by A. Barra
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    Celtis australis

    aka European Nettle Tree, Honeyberry, Mediterranean Hackberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-70'

    Width: 40'-50'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Celtis australis foliage by Forestfarm
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    Celtis sinensis 'Green Cascade'

    aka Green Cascade Chinese Hackberry, Weeping Chinese Hackberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celtis sinensis 'Green Cascade' foliage, form by Karl Gercens III
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    Celtis caucasica

    aka Caucasian Hackberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celtis caucasica foliage by Sten Porse
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