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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