Celtis occidentalis
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Celtis occidentalis

hackberry

  family celtidaceae 
  genus celtis 

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Identification
Genus  Celtis Species  occidentalis Variety  Cultivar  Common names  hackberry Family  CELTIDACEAE Specimen number  S13980 Data source  Allergy p260;GrUnFr p319;Xeri p299
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
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
 
Horticulture
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.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Celtis occidentalis is a woody perennial. Hackberry is deciduous in nature.

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