Celtis laevigata - 100-125 CM C2 WHIP

Description
From October onwards, these produce purplish-violet fruit. The tree also has Common Hackberry, pinnate, medium-green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a semi-shaded to shaded position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 24 m and spreads to around 15 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Celtis mississippiensis.

Bulletpoints
* hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common Hackberry are medium green, pinnate and serrated.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Common Hackberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common Hackberry is a tall, upright-growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 18–24 m and spreads to a width of approx. 10–15 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary, park, bird food plant