Chinese Hackberry
Celtis Sinensis
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 6–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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