Previous species

Next Species

Home Page

Common Hackberry
Scientific Name: Celtis occidentalis L.
Family: Ulmaceae

Show Larger Picture Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: 2-9 Heat Tolerance: Light shade better when juvenile Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Eastern USA, northern Mexico Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, grows rapidly up to 70 feet tall (20 m), by 50 feet spread (15 m) or more Watering Needs: Moderate water Propagation: Generally seeds, sometimes cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Greenish-yellow flowers in April and May

Fruiting Habits:
The fruit is a fleshy, globose drupe, 0.2 to 0,4 inch in diameter (5-10 mm), it is green most of the summer, turning red when ripe in September and October. The flesh is thin and quite dry but edible and sweet, with a large pit.