Common Name
Common Hackberry
Scientific Name
Celtis occidentalis
Hardiness Zone
3b [-30 to -35]
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
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form

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.