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Celtis occidentalis (Standard) - Hackberry

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Celtis occidentalis (Standard) is a resilient native North American addition to the canvas of your outdoor space, frequently adorned with the moniker, Standard Hackberry. Sculpting landscapes up to a striking 40-60 feet tall, this deciduous tree exudes a robust charm with its cork-like, light grey bark and a thick quilt of jagged, lush leaves that adopt a soft-yellow hue in the fall. Announcing the arrival of spring, it adorns itself with small, discreet green blooms that evolve to deep-purple, bird-enticing berries sustaining wildlife through the winter. Highly adaptable, it flexes its strength, thriving amidst varying light conditions and soil types. An oasis in urban landscapes, the Standard Hackberry is an emblematic assertion of rugged elegance, enduring wind and drought with a graceful resilience, while providing ample shade. Make this champion of nature's fortitude part of your landscape for a year-round display of hardy attractiveness and ecological stewardship.

  • Size: Up to 40-60 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, inconspicuous green flowers that mature into small, deep-purple berries
  • Foliage: Dense, elm-like leaves that turn soft-yellow in the fall
  • Water usage: Moderate to low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Resilience: Tolerant to various soil types, wind, and drought
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