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Plant Profile 
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Common Name: Hackberry
Species Name: Celtis occidentalis
Family Name: Ulmaceae

Plant Facts 
OriginNorth America
Sun PreferenceFull Sun
SusceptibilityLeaf spot, witches’ broom, powdery mildew, nipple gall and mites

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 75-foot diameter, 75-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, simple, 2-5 inches long, ovate-oblong, toothed margins, pubescent
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceWell-drained, adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone
NotesTough tree; tolerant of wet soils, drought; withstands acidic or alkaline conditions; can be invasive