Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis

Common Hackberry form
Common Hackberry form
 
Features
Mild yellow fall color, trunk covered with warty projections that are interesting in winter. 
 
Culture
Full sun; best in moist, well-drained soils, but tolerates moderately wet, dry and alkaline sites. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Chicagoland' has a distinct, upright leader.
  • 'Prairie Pride' has thick, lustrous foliage and an oval form.
  • 'Windy City' has an upright, spreading form.
 
 
Mature Height
50-90 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded to somewhat vase-shaped 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Wet Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Street
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No common problems except nipple gall which is a cosmetic problem that does no real damage.
 
Additional Notes
This relative of elms is not affected by Dutch Elm Disease.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic