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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA and UC Berkeley Botanic Garden - Berkeley, CA, San Francisco, CA, Finch Arboretum - Spokane, WA and Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA

COMMON HACKBERRY
Celtis occidentalis

General Notes

     Resistant to oak root fungus. Late leafing-out characteristic is favorable for solar heating in winter and spring. Native to Eastern North America.

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• Celtis occidentalis - Cannabaceae
• Native To: Eastern North America
• Habit: Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Deciduous foliage.
• Shape: Rounded or Umbrella
• Sunset Zones: 1 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 9
• Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 65 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Season
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years or more
• Leaves: Ovate Medium to Light Green. Gold in Fall. Deciduous.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Fruit: Brown, Orange or Purple Drupe, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall. Edible.
• Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Blocky, Rough or Scaly
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Oak Root Fungus. Susceptible to Beetle Leaves and Caterpillars
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf and Moderate out of Leaf.
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Fire Resistance: Favorable

Cite This Page:
SelecTree. "Celtis occidentalis Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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