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Celtis occidentalis

Common Hackberry

Suitable for difficult growing conditions, they have light, elm-like green leaves and a rough, corky bark. A round-headed tree with soft yellow fall foliage and round, berry-like, deep purple drupes.

  • »  Upright, arching branches with a rounded, spreading crown
  • »  Bark develops corky ridges, tan when young, turning gray at maturity
  • »  Simple ovate leaves, with serrated margins, are light green in the summer
  • »  Foliage turns a bright yellow in the fall
  • »  A hardy shade tree tolerating a wide range of soil conditions
  • »  Greenish flowers produce round fleshy berry-like deep purple drupes
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

1gal
$23.25
2gal
$42.00
7gal
$219.00
10gal
$255.00
15gal
$285.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:15-18 m
  • Spread:14-16 m
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Celtis occidentalis

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Celtis occidentalis

Celtis can tolerate wind, pollution and a wide range of soil conditions, including wet, dry and poor soils.