Species: Celtis occidentalis

(sel'tis ok-si-den-ta'lis)

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry; Sugarberry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'C. tenuifolia', 'Celtis x magnifica', 'Chicagoland', 'Golden Phoenix', 'Prairie Pride', 'Prairie Sentinel', 'Windy City'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 60'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal when young; open, irregular when mature

Ornamental Other: tolerates light shade, wind, heat

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: dark green, leathery leaves

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

may develop witch's broom and nipple gall

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

transplant in spring; somewhat slow to establish, native to Eastern and Midwestern N. America.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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