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Chinese Hackberry

Chinese Hackberry

Celtis sinensis

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 9b

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A medium to large deciduous tree native to China with small leaves, insignificant flowers, and small purple-black fruits that attract wildlife. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it serves well as a shade tree or wildlife habitat in permaculture systems.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Cannabaceae

Native Range

China, Taiwan, Japan

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with