European Hackberry

Celtis Australis

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Overview

The European Hackberry, or Celtis australis, is a deciduous tree growing to a height of 65-100 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet at maturity. Characterized by its rough, gray bark and lush, lance-shaped green leaves, it yields small, purple, edible berries in late summer. Tolerant of urban conditions, it offers dappled shade and grows in hardiness zones 6-9, preferring full sun and well-drained soils.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–9Climate Temperate

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — is a deciduous tree growing to a height of 65-100 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet at maturity

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cannabaceae
Climate: Temperate

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European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — tree for full or half

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — is a deciduous tree growing to a height of 65-100 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet at maturity; edible berries in late

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Characterized by its rough; reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — lance-shaped green leaves; remarkably drought-tolerant once established

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — edible berries in late summer; tree for full or half

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Tolerant of urban conditions; preferring full sun and well-drained soils

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — it offers dappled shade and grows in hardiness zones 6-9; dark green upper surface that turns to a delicate yellow hue

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — preferring full sun and well-drained soils; low-maintenance landscapes

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — offers both aesthetic appeal and resilience; lance-shaped green leaves

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — This deciduous tree possesses a broad; celtis australis is adaptable to a range of soil types but thrives in

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — making it an outstanding choice for a diverse range of landscape designs; this deciduous tree possesses a broad

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet; providing environmental benefits and year-round interest to any

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — with an equally impressive spread; it offers dappled shade and grows in hardiness zones 6-9

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — measuring about 2 to 4 inches long, image 38

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — dark green upper surface that turns to a delicate yellow hue in the autumn; highlighting its utility in sustainable

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — This seasonal change ensures a dynamic display throughout the year; characterized by its rough

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Celtis australis is adaptable to a range of soil types but thrives in well-drained; spring brings small, inconspicuous

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Spring brings small, inconspicuous flowers, which give way to small, edible berries in late summer; making it an

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Remarkably drought-tolerant once established; this tree is an excellent choice for a garden centerpiece or as part of a

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — highlighting its utility in sustainable; with an equally impressive spread

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — the European Hackberry requires minimal irrigation; tolerant of urban conditions

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — low-maintenance landscapes; the European Hackberry requires minimal irrigation

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — providing environmental benefits and year-round interest to any landscape project; this seasonal change ensures a

European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — this tree is an excellent choice for a garden centerpiece or as part of a mixed border; offers both aesthetic appeal

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