Celtis occidentalis
common hackberry
Flower Color
Description
A large, spreading, deciduous tree to a height of 20m with dark green lance-shaped leaves. Greenish flowers in spring are followed by small sweet, edible fruits that mature from orange-red to dark purple. Autumn colour is a very striking yellow.
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.8 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
NeutralAlkalineAcid
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freeLow Maintenance