Celtis occidentalis
Common Hackberry
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Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Description
C. occidentalis is native to Eastern North America. It bears bright green, oval leaves, 2 to 5 inches long with finely toothed edges.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Blooming
Like with other members of the genus, Ulmus, the flowers are inconspicuous. They produce berrylike fruits in fall, however, which attract birds. The flowers are unisexual.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Growth
Deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Hackberries are rather tough. They can tolerate high winds and heat. Some species can reach up to 80 ft. tall with time, but in about 15 years they can reach 40 ft. Does best in sun or partial shade. In cooler areas, does best with full sun. Grows the best in continental climates with hot summers. In cooler, maritime regions, Celtis often forms small, multi-stemmed trees. Grow Hackberrys in a woodland garden or as lawn specimens.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Planting
Can be transplanted from containers but will be more successful if they have extensive root systems. Sow seeds in autumn in a seedbed or open frame.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Pest
Eriophyid mites and nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, downy mildew, fungal root rot, leaf spots, mushroom root rot, hackberry psyllid leaf gall, and hackberry witches' broom.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Interesting facts
Species in the genus Celtis are valued for being drought tolerant. They are mostly used as ornamental trees, but their fleshy red-orange or purple berries are consumed by many organisms. The berries are extremely sugary and sweet.
Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - Soil and irrigation
Tolerates many soils including dry, alkaline soils. In warm areas, does best in deep soils, fertile and well-drained. Can thrive in dry soils if grown in cooler areas.
