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.