.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Common Hackberry Celtis occidentalis 'Hackberry' Description The Common Hackberry is a deciduous tree featuring serrated leaves, textured bark, and an adaptable growth habit. It provides valuable shade and enhances urban and natural landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for street planting, parks, large gardens, and naturalized areas due to its resilience and aesthetic appeal. Plant Details Botanical Name: Common Hackberry Celtis occidentalis 'Hackberry' Common Name: Common Hackberry Size & Growth: Typically reaches 50-70 ft tall with a spreading canopy. Hardiness Zones: Zones 4-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Early Spring Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, when potted young Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, for late-season arrangements Grows Well With: Oaks, Maples, and native shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Soil Moisture: Moderate, avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained Humidity: Adaptable to various humidity levels Pruning: Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring Winter Care: Mulch around base; protect young trees from extreme cold Planting Depth: Plant root collar at soil level Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer early spring Special Care: Avoid soil compaction; maintain adequate watering during dry periods