Celtis occidentalisIndiana Native
Common Hackberry

Family:

Cannabaceae (Hemp Family) 5

Genus:

Celtis (Hackberry) 5

Plant Type:

Tree 583

Growth Forms:

Upright 578

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 2 53

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 846

Flower Notes:

Green (Generally monoecious, April-May; not ornamentally important)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Bright to light green foliage in summer); Yellow (Light yellow foliage (not always impressive))

Stem Notes:

olive-brown, slender, prominently lenticelled, shining

Fruit Notes:

Black (Inconspicuous purple-black berries, ripen in September-October; birds like berries)

Ultimate Height:

40-60 feet

Ultimate Spread:

40-60 feet

Bloom Times:

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium to wet 66

Soil Notes:

Tolerates alkaline, acidic, dry, wet, and rocky soils

Range:

Eastern and central North America

Maintenance:

Low 282

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves (2-5" long) are simple and alternate in 2 rows along twig, ovate to oblong-ovate and serrate except at base, long tapering tip, dull light or medium green above, paler below. Oblique leaf base. Pointed and appressed chestnut colored buds. Olive brown stems are lenticelled. Bark is characteristically ridged and warty.

Ecological Functions:

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Hackberry

Special Characteristics:

Drought Tolerant 289

Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 188

Wet Soil Tolerant 110

Additional Information

As well adapted to Midwestern conditions as American Elm, and a reasonably good substitute in form as well. Especially useful in large-scale situations with dry soils and heavy winds. Subject to a leaf nipple gall (caused by psyllid insect Pachypsylla dismamma, one of many jumping plant lice) and witches'-broom disease (caused by Eriophyid mite), both minor in most situations in the Midwest. Especially coarse texture limits use in designed landscapes.

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Overall Habit

Leaf

Bark

Young Bark

Bark

Buds

Winter Habit

Flowers and Foliage

Emerging Flower Buds

Buds

Unripe Fruit

When Celtis occidentalis has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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Fruiting

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123 Celtis occidentalis found

Building Map...

= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2012_01354*E	KFPC
2	2013_00252*A	HORTPARK
3	2013_00415*A	HORTPARK
4	ORIG_0444*A	MRPK	Heritage Plant
5	2013_00375*A	HORTPARK
6	2013_00342*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
7	ORIG_5132*A	SCPA
8	ORIG_5134*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
9	2013_00492*A	HORTPARK
10	2013_00100*A	HORTPARK
11	2009_12608*A	MJIS
12	ORIG_3935*A	HLTP	Heritage Plant
13	ORIG_7507*A	ORIG
14	ORIG_7282*A	HAWK	Heritage Plant
15	2013_00102*A	HORTPARK
16	ORIG_5135*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
17	ORIG_5139*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
18	2013_00489*A	HORTPARK
19	ORIG_5133*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
20	2010_08004*A	FREH
21	2013_00482*A	HORTPARK
22	ORIG_3827*A	HLTP
23	ORIG_5116*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
24	2009_13975*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
25	2013_00360*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
26	ORIG_5091*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
27	ORIG_5052*A	SCPA
28	ORIG_3842*A	HLTP
29	ORIG_5125*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
30	2018_01046*A	MANN
31	2013_00508*A	HORTPARK
32	2009_13884*A	HORTPARK
33	2013_00591*A	HORTPARK
34	ORIG_6379*A	LILY
35	ORIG_6380*A	SOIL
36	2009_12589*A	MJIS
37	ORIG_5138*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
38	ORIG_5023*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
39	2012_01354*F	KFPC
40	2013_00413*A	HORTPARK
41	2013_00529*A	HORTPARK
42	2013_00472*A	HORTPARK
43	2013_00271*A	HORTPARK
44	2013_01062*A	HORTPARK
45	2013_00230*A	HORTPARK
46	2013_00487*A	HORTPARK
47	2012_01354*C	KFPC
48	2009_12607*A	MJIS
49	2013_00254*A	HORTPARK
50	ORIG_5047*A	SCPA
51	ORIG_4964*A	SCPA
52	2010_04638*A	SCPA
53	2009_13147*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
54	ORIG_5131*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
55	ORIG_4970*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
56	ORIG_4969*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
57	ORIG_5070*A	SCPA
58	ORIG_5069*A	SCPA
59	ORIG_0100*A	MRPK	Heritage Plant
60	ORIG_5220*A	ROGA
61	ORIG_5093*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
62	2013_00294*A	HORTPARK
63	ORIG_5136*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
64	ORIG_5137*A	SCPA
65	2009_13620*A	HORTPARK
66	ORIG_5068*A	SCPA
67	ORIG_5092*A	SCPA
68	ORIG_7090*A	FREH
69	ORIG_5167*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
70	2013_00190*A	HORTPARK
71	ORIG_8140*A	SCPA
72	ORIG_5055*A	SCPA	Heritage Plant
73	2009_13048*A	HERL
74	2013_00414*A	HORTPARK
75	2013_00269*A	HORTPARK
76	2013_00270*A	HORTPARK
77	2013_00386*A	HORTPARK
78	2012_01354*A	KFPC
79	2013_00101*A	HORTPARK
80	2013_00367*A	HORTPARK
81	2015_00201*A	PWF	Heritage Plant
82	ORIG_2706*A	GRIS	Heritage Plant
83	2015_00328*A	FREH
84	2013_00528*A	HORTPARK
85	2013_00142*A	HORTPARK
86	2013_01061*A	HORTPARK
87	ORIG_5161*A	SCPA
88	2013_00393*A	HORTPARK
89	2013_00376*A	HORTPARK
90	2012_01354*B	KFPC
91	ORIG_3656*A	TREC	Heritage Plant
92	2013_00114*A	HORTPARK
93	2013_00372*A	HORTPARK
94	2013_00488*A	HORTPARK
95	2012_01354*D	KFPC
96	2022_15758*A	HORTPARK
97	2022_15758*B	HORTPARK
98	2023_00187*A	HORTPARK
99	2023_00187*B	HORTPARK
100	2023_00187*C	HORTPARK
101	2023_00187*D	HORTPARK
102	2023_00187*E	HORTPARK
103	2023_00187*F	HORTPARK
104	2023_00187*G	HORTPARK
105	2023_00187*H	HORTPARK
106	2023_00187*I	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant Dedicated/Memorial Plant
107	2023_00369*A	DLR
108	2023_00369*B	TERY
109	2023_00493*A	FREH
110	2023_00542*A	HORTPARK
111	2024_00027*A	HORTPARK
112	2024_00108*A	VPRB
113	2024_00108*B	VPRB
114	2024_00175*A	DUDL
115	2024_00175*B	DUDLY
116	2024_00175*C	DUDL
117	2024_00175*D	DUDL
118	2024_00175*E	DUDLY
119	2024_00175*F	KNOY
120	2024_00229*A	Chaf
121	2024_00229*B	Chaf
122	2024_00229*C	Chaf
123	2024_00232*A	DLR

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