Common Name
Magnifica Suger Hackberry
Scientific Name
C. occidentalis X C. laevigata
Cultivar
Magnifica'
Hardiness Zone
5a [-15 to -20]
Tolerances
Drought
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Tolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
25
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Winter Interest
Wildlife
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
50 feet
Crown Spread
40 feet
Limitations
- Weak wood and/or branch structure
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Cross between sugar and common hackberry. Less hardy, but withstands drought, salt and compacted soils better.