Common Name
Common Hackberry
Scientific Name
Celtis occidentalis
Hardiness Zone
3b [-30 to -35]
Tolerances
Drought
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Salt
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Shade
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
25
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form
![round](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/3_round.jpg?itok=3HMmo4OL)
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.