Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Native to MN

#10 Container

Mature height x width: 40-60’ x 40-60’

Light Preference: Full sun

Soil Preference: Sand to clay, well-drained, adaptable to various soil types

Tolerates… Drought, alkaline soil, clay soil, occasional flooding, air pollution.

Does not tolerate… Excessive salt spray

Ash replacement? ü

Buckthorn replacement? û

Shoreline buffer zone? û

Seasonal interest: Interesting bark

Resilience to climate change: High adaptability

Pollinator and wildlife value: Birds, butterflies and caterpillars

Other notes: A sturdy and reliable Minnesota native shade tree with interesting corky bark. It has an upright and rounded form with arching branches. Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions and moisture levels. Small berries are a summer time treat for wildlife. This low maintenance tree is an excellent ash replacement.

Photo credits: T. Davis Sydnor, Bugwood.org; Joseph Obrien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org; Ansel Oommen, Bugwood.org