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    • Photo of Celtis biondii foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    Landscape groups by tags

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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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    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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