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Celtis occidentalis (Hackberry )

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19040

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Urticales Family: Ulmaceae Genus: Celtis Species: Celtis occidentalis

Common Names add Common Hackberry edit | delete micocoulier occidental edit | delete Western Hackberry edit | delete Hackberry edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Invasive Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit > 60 feet (> 18 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m)   Flowering Start edit April   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Centre Piece Butterfly Garden Low Maintenance Garden Wildflower Garden Wildlife Garden Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Green   Wildlife Value edit Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Butterflies (nectar source) Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below USDA: New Hampshire Hackberry considered "Threatened" edit | delete wildflower.org: Celtis occidentalis is a PlantWise native alternative. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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