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Celtis biondii

Also Known As

  • Biond's Hackberry

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-45'
  • W: 15'-45'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Celtis biondii plant details

Celtis biondii is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Celtis biondii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cannabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 45 FT - wide, 15 FT - 45 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Celtis biondii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For those without room for the large sugarberry, this small tree (to 15- 30') has handsome dark-green deeply veined foliage and 1/4" orange fruit. S/M

Gardening facts about Celtis biondii plant

How to Grow Celtis biondii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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