Hardiness
Zones 3–9
Discover the plant
American Hackberry
FamilyCannabaceae
Celtis occidentalis is a large, hardy ornamental tree, commonly known as the hackberry, valued for its very dense, medium-green foliage that provides generous shade in beds, avenues, or large gardens. In autumn, its foliage takes on subtle yellow to golden hues, enriching seasonal landscapes. Its rounded and open silhouette gives it an elegant and structured presence, ideal as a shade tree, isolated specimen, or for avenues. Very hardy and tolerant of a wide variety of soils—even dry or urban—this tree thrives in full sun and adapts well to demanding landscape conditions.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorDiscrete green (spring)
Foliage colorMedium green ? yellow/gold (autumn)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall edible drupes for birds
Maximum height40-60 ft (12-18 m)
Maximum width26–39 ft (8–12 m)
Growth rateModerate to fast
Hardiness zoneZones 3–9
Minimum temperature-40°C
