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Celtis sinensis - Chinese Hackberry

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Celtis sinensis is a majestic, towering presence known as the Chinese Hackberry. This robust deciduary tree reaches for the sky, effortlessly attaining heights of 60-80 feet. With a pronounced vase-like form and a generously proportioned, rounded crown, it is cloaked in rough, grey bark that exudes a sense of raw, natural beauty. Its deep green, glossy leaves provide a brilliant display, turning into stunning shades of yellow in the fall season, presenting a visual spectacle that mirrors the changing seasons. The Chinese Hackberry also offers an understated floral show in the form of petite, unassuming green flowers that eventually transform into small, enticing fruits highly sought after by a variety of bird species. As a bonus, this hardy tree has an exceptional tolerance for pollution and thrives in a full sun to partial shade exposure. It showcases a low water usage rate and flexibility towards various soil conditions, making it ideally suited for both urban environments and coastal landscapes. Designed by nature for durability, the Chinese Hackberry is not just a tree—it's a resilient adaptive masterpiece enriching landscapes with its ecological restoration and erosion control abilities.

  • Size: Up to 60-80 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, inconspicuous green flowers
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves, turn yellow in fall
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional feature: Resilient to pollution, bears small, edible fruits that attract birds.
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