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Celtis occidentalis
American Hackberry
Notes

Uses: Large tree suitable for large gardens and parks.
Is related to the elm but is not affected by Dutch Elm Disease.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-domed_d Domed
  • Height 11-25m
  • Spread 5-10m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Ulmaceae
  • Botanical Name Celtis occidentalis
  • Common Name American Hackberry
  • Origin North America
  • Habit Erect, Dense, Rounded canopy
  • Landscape Plains, 2nd line coast, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand, Clay
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Pollution, Wind
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Green
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Insignificant
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Food/Fruit
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)