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common hackberry

common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 2aZone 9b

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A native North American shade tree with a rounded crown, small leaves, and inconspicuous flowers followed by small berry-like drupes attractive to birds. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for tough urban or rural sites.

Overview

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

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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

Notable Cultivars

'Prairie Sentinel' is a narrow, columnar form suitable for small spaces; 'Windy City' is a compact cultivar developed for urban environments.

Companion Planting

Plants well with