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Celtis occidentalis

hackberry

Hackberry is commonly used for street plantings because of its tolerance of poor soils and air pollution. Excellent for wildlife, hackberry serves as host to a number of butterflies and moths and produces berries that are as popular with edible plant enthusiasts as they are with birds.

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Height: 30-50 ft
Spread: 20-50 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Salt Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Blue Fruit


North American Distribution


hackberry - Celtis occidentalis from Native Plant Trust
hackberry - Celtis occidentalis from Native Plant Trust
hackberry - Celtis occidentalis from Native Plant Trust
hackberry - Celtis occidentalis from Native Plant Trust