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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 8–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Cannabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — making it an outstanding choice for a diverse range of landscape designs
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) — preferring full sun and well-drained soils
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Tolerant of urban conditions
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, image 51
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Tolerant of urban conditions; preferring full sun and well-drained soils
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — this tree is an excellent choice for a garden centerpiece or as part of a mixed border
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) — providing environmental benefits and year-round interest to any landscape project; this seasonal change ensures a
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — lance-shaped green leaves; remarkably drought-tolerant once established, image 53
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — low-maintenance landscapes
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — lance-shaped green leaves; remarkably drought-tolerant once established
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) — tree for full or half; with minimal susceptibility to pests and diseases
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — the European Hackberry requires minimal irrigation; tolerant of urban conditions
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — with an equally impressive spread; it offers dappled shade and grows in hardiness zones 6-9
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — tree for full or half
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — it offers dappled shade and grows in hardiness zones 6-9
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — lance-shaped green leaves
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — low-maintenance landscapes; the European Hackberry requires minimal irrigation
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — highlighting its utility in sustainable
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — This seasonal change ensures a dynamic display throughout the year
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — This deciduous tree possesses a broad
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — edible berries in late summer; tree for full or half, image 54
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