Celtis occidentalis

Common Name

Common Hackberry

Scientific Name

Celtis occidentalis

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

25

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

50 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Good tolerance to tough conditions. Interesting bark. Affected by several pests that do not kill the tree, but can make it unattractive.