Hackberry

Common hackberry is a medium-sized shade tree. It is commonly planted in urban landscapes because of its drought tolerance and resilience to erratic weather. It doesn't have noticeable flowers or outstanding fall color, but it does have a pleasing vase-shaped crown when mature.

Young trees have an irregular habit and take a while to develop into attractive trees. Fall leaf color is yellow. The light brown to grey bark is corky and ridged.

This tree almost always has lumps on its leaves due to hackberry nipple galls, but this causes no damage to the tree.

Common hackberry is a tough, xeric shade tree that works well in the Pikes Peak area.

 

Hackberry

Common hackberry is a medium-sized shade tree. It is commonly planted in urban landscapes because of its drought tolerance and resilience to erratic weather. It doesn't have noticeable flowers or outstanding fall color, but it does have a pleasing vase-shaped crown when mature.

Young trees have an irregular habit and take a while to develop into attractive trees. Fall leaf color is yellow. The light brown to grey bark is corky and ridged.

This tree almost always has lumps on its leaves due to hackberry nipple galls, but this causes no damage to the tree.

Common hackberry is a tough, xeric shade tree that works well in the Pikes Peak area.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Celtis occidentalis

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Pronunciation

SEL-tis ok-sih-den-TAY-liss

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Mature Height

40 to 50 ft.

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Mature Spread

40 to 50 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

inconspicuous

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Bloom time

May

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

central and eastern North America

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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