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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 8–9Climate 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) — With minimal susceptibility to pests and diseases; is a deciduous tree growing to a height of 65-100 feet with a spread
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) — tree for full or half; with minimal susceptibility to pests and diseases
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Characterized by its rough; reaching heights typically between 40 and 60 feet, image 52
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — lance-shaped green leaves; remarkably drought-tolerant once established, image 53
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — edible berries in late summer; tree for full or half, image 54
European Hackberry (Celtis Australis) — Tolerant of urban conditions; preferring full sun and well-drained soils, image 55

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