Common Hackberry

(Celtis occidentalis)

Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-

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Image By: Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-

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Native Range

Native / Invasive

Climate Requirements

• Precipitation	32" - 48"
• High Temp.	81°F - 89°F
• Low Temp.	14°F - 25°F

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Summary

Celtis occidentalis, commonly known as Common Hackberry, is a deciduous tree native to a variety of habitats including floodplains, riverbanks, and forest margins across the Central and Eastern U.S. and southeastern Canada. It typically grows 9 to 15 meters (30 to 50 ft) tall with a slender trunk, but under optimal conditions in the southern Mississippi Valley, it can reach up to 40 meters (130 ft). The tree has a rounded crown with pendulous branches and is known for its corky, warty bark and small, purple berries that attract wildlife.

Common Hackberry is valued for its adaptability to a range of urban conditions, including air pollution and poor soils, making it a suitable choice for street or landscape tree plantings. It exhibits a handsome round-topped head and can live for 150 to 200 years under ideal circumstances. The tree’s berries are not only ornamental but also provide food for birds. In cultivation, it is tolerant of various light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and can grow in rich, moist soils as well as gravelly or rocky hillsides. It has fibrous roots and a rapid growth rate. Hackberry is relatively low-maintenance and thrives in soils with varying drainage capabilities.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Tree
Height: 40-60 feet
Width: 40-60 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Flower Color: N/A
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fire Resistant, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Variety of habitats including floodplains, riverbanks, and forest margins

Other Names

Common Names: Northern Hackberry, Beaverwood, False Elm, Nettle Tree, Nettletree, Sugarberry, American Hackberry, Mississippi Hackberry, Hackberry, Vals Witstinkhout

Scientific Names: Celtis occidentalis, Celtis pumila, Celtis crassifolia, Celtis occidentalis var. pumila, Celtis canina, Celtis occidentalis var. crassifolia, Celtis occidentalis var. canina, Celtis occidentalis var. occidentalis, Celtis occidentalis var. cordata, Celtis cordata

GBIF Accepted Name: Celtis occidentalis L.