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Celtis occidentalis

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Names

Common Names
Hackberry, Common Hackberry, Northern Hackberry, Nettle Tree

Growth

Height
480-720 inches
Spread
40-60 feet
Growth Rate
12–24 inches per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow to green-yellow

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements
Full Sun: Ideal; more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, Partial Sun: Tolerates; 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily, Partial Shade: Tolerates; about 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily (not ideal), Full Shade: Not specified
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soils of light to medium texture (sandy to loamy) with neutral to high pH; calcareous soils acceptable; acidic soils (pH below about 5.0) unsuitable.
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained soils
Soil pH
5.0-8.0 (acidic to alkaline)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Fall and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring (April–May)

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Grafting (chip grafting; grafting/budding)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts butterflies and birds

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024