Celtis occidentalis

Common Hackberry

Family: Ulmaceae Elm


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to wet
Landscape uses Street tree, woodland garden
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, purple, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing