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Chinese Hackberry

Celtis Sinensis

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Overview

Celtis sinensis, or Chinese Hackberry, is a versatile deciduous tree thriving in USDA zones 6-9. It reaches up to 40-60 feet tall with a spread of 30-50 feet. This graceful, broad-crowned species offers glossy green foliage and small, purple, fall-ripening berries, attracting diverse wildlife. Adaptable to various soils, it provides robust urban tolerance and requires low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both public and private landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — it provides robust urban tolerance and requires low maintenance
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — It reaches up to 40-60 feet tall with a spread of 30-50 feetChinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — Celtis sinensis, or Chinese Hackberry, is a versatile deciduous tree thriving in USDA zones 6-9Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — attracting diverse wildlifeChinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — it provides robust urban tolerance and requires low maintenanceChinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — Its canopy provides a round to spreading shapeChinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — This species typically reaches a height of 30 to 50 feet with a similar spread+49

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ulmaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — Adaptable to various soils
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — It reaches up to 40-60 feet tall with a spread of 30-50 feet
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — Celtis sinensis, or Chinese Hackberry, is a versatile deciduous tree thriving in USDA zones 6-9
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — attracting diverse wildlife
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — it provides robust urban tolerance and requires low maintenance
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — Its canopy provides a round to spreading shape
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — This species typically reaches a height of 30 to 50 feet with a similar spread
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — making it a suitable choice for a range of landscape designs
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — is a deciduous tree renowned for both its ornamental qualities and resilience
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — though some specimens can extend upwards to 60 feet under optimal conditions
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — making it an excellent choice for both public and private landscapes
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — offering moderate shade with a light
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — gray bark and elegantly serrated
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — airy structure.<br><br>Characterized by its smooth
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — which are attractive to various bird species and are typically about 1/4 to 1/3 inches in diameter
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — These fruits may persist into the winter
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — providing a food source for wildlife during the colder months.<br><br>Well-suited to urban environments
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — inconspicuous flowers emerge
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — the Chinese Hackberry transitions into a golden-yellow canvas in the fall
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — Celtis sinensis is tolerant of drought
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — and from acidic to alkaline pH levels
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — and a range of soil types
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — When designing, space trees approximately 20 to 30 feet apart to accommodate their mature spread
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) — requiring minimal pruning once established

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