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| Identification |
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Genus
Celtis
Species
occidentalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
hackberry
Family
CELTIDACEAE
Specimen number
S13980
Data source
Allergy p260;GrUnFr p319;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
40' - 60'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Celtis occidentalis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It prefers dry soils. Hackberry is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/3 inch round drupe, yellow turning purple-black when ripe. It is fleshy and sweet. Celtis occidentalis is most often used in sweets. Hackberry is most often used fresh. Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. Hay fever season usually extends from March to May.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/3 inch round drupe, yellow turning purple-black when ripe
Flavor / texture
fleshy and sweet
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Celtis occidentalis is self fertile. Hackberry is typically propagated by seed. This plant is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Appalachia. This species most likely originates from Canada and the Rocky Mountains.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Celtis occidentalis is a woody perennial. Hackberry is deciduous in nature.
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