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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Celtis occidentalis L.
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Common Hackberry
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Cannabaceae
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8
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
With age, broad topped with ascending and arching branches.
ADAPTABILITY:
Adapted to cold, heat, dryness and wind. Tolerates alkaline soils. Prefers rich,
moist, well drained soils.
FUNCTIONS:
Shade, street or avenue tree; good for large areas.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Nipple gall- on leaves, usually does not require spraying. Witches' broom- proliferation
of many small branches from a single point-caused by a mite.
NATIVE RANGE:
North central and northeastern United States and adjacent Canada, Arkansas
native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 3-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Prairie Pride'- rapidly growing but compact growth habit, globose form, resists
witches' broom.
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