Celtis occidentalis
hackberry
- Medium to large tree
- Greenish flowers appear in spring
- Produces fruit that is attractive to wildlife
- Yellow fall color
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 2-9
- Height: 40-60 ft
- Spread: 40-60 ft
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
Purchase options for hackberry
- Size: 2.5/3 B+B -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: Online
$858.00
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Add To CartA wildlife magnet with year-round appeal, this tree produces abundant clusters of berry-like drupes that mature in late summer. Each fruit contains a single round brown seed and is a favorite treat for birds, who help spread its seeds far and wide. Hackberries are among the best trees for supporting wildlife, offering both food and shelter in abundance. Young trees have pyramidal form that slowly spreads as they mature. With yellow fall foliage and a tough, adaptable nature, it’s ideal as a lawn or street tree.
Attributes
• | Fall Color |
Foliage Color
• | Green |
Maintenance and Care
• | Drought Tolerant |
Flower Color
• | Green |
Soil Moisture
• | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing Tips for Celtis occidentalis
Thrives in moist, fertile, and well-draining soil with exposure to full sun or partial shade. While it prefers sun, it can adapt to some shade. This resilient plant tolerates wind, urban pollution, and a variety of soil types, including wet, dry, and nutrient-poor conditions.