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Plant Profile  
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Common Name: Hackberry

Species Name: Celtis occidentalis

Family Name: Ulmaceae

 

 

 

Examples of HackberryCeltis occidentalis

Slender, brown twig with knobs and ridges.
Slender, brown twig with knobs and ridges.
Slender, brown twig with knobs and ridges.
Sharp, toothed green leaf with veins emerging from the wide base and tapering to the tip.
Sharp, toothed green leaf with veins emerging from the wide base and tapering to the tip.
Sharp, toothed green leaf with veins emerging from the wide base and tapering to the tip.
Three dark purple berry-like fruits hanging in a line on a branch.
Three dark purple berry-like fruits hanging in a line on a branch.
Three dark purple berry-like fruits hanging in a line on a branch.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin North America
Sun Preference Full Sun
Susceptibility Leaf 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 Preference Well-drained, adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 3º
Notes Tough tree; tolerant of wet soils, drought; withstands acidic or alkaline conditions; can be invasive

 

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