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    • Photo of Celtis australis foliage by Forestfarm

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    Celtis australis

    Also Known As

    • European Nettle Tree
    • Honeyberry
    • Mediterranean Hackberry

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-70'
    • W: 40'-50'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Celtis australis plant details

    Celtis australis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Celtis australis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: cannabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 40 FT - 50 FT - wide, 50 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: bonsai, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Celtis australis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Eventually reaching to 70'(w a 10' girth!) natively, this tree produces a smooth, grey, beech-like trunk and 1/2" red-purple fruits enjoyed by birds; can reach the ripe old age of 1000 years with tough and valuable timber. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Celtis australis plant

    How to Grow Celtis australis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Celtis occidentalis

    aka American Hackberry, Common Hackberry, Hackberry Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    Size

    Height: 45'-70'

    Width: 35'-50'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Celtis occidentalis form by Chhe
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    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 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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