Common Hackberry

Scientific Name
Celtis occidentalis
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Mild yellow fall color, trunk covered with warty projections that are interesting in winter.

Culture

Full sun; best in moist, well-drained soils, but tolerates moderately wet, dry and alkaline sites.

Notes

This relative of elms is not affected by Dutch Elm Disease.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
90.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded to somewhat vase-shaped

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Common Hackberry form
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3515
Image
Common Hackberry leaves
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3516
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Common Hackberry bark
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3517
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
193