Celtis occidentalis, Hackberry Seed
Celtis occidentalis Hackberry Seed
- Tough native shade tree handles wind, drought, poor soil and city streets
- Distinctive corky, warty bark adds rugged texture to yards, parks and streetscapes
- Small, sweet purple fruits draw birds in and feed them through fall and winter
- Northern-collected seeds bring extra cold hardiness down to zone 2
Key Attributes
About Celtis occidentalis, Hackberry Seed
Distinctive corky, warty bark sets this tough, adaptable native shade tree apart at a glance. Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) handles wind, drought, poor soil and city conditions with ease, and its small, sweet purple fruits are relished by birds through fall and winter. Its spreading, elm-like crown makes it a dependable choice for shade, windbreaks and street plantings. This seed was collected in the northern part of the species' range for extra cold hardiness.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Witches' broom causes clustered twigs but seldom harms the tree. Powdery mildew may show up late in the season.
Hackberry nipple gall psyllids create small bumps on leaves that are cosmetic only. Leaves are food for butterfly caterpillars, so light chewing is a good sign.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Native regions: Widespread Native
Its Role in the Native Ecosystem
Hackberry is the host plant for several butterflies, including the Hackberry Emperor, Tawny Emperor, American Snout and Question Mark. Its persistent fruits feed cedar waxwings, robins, mockingbirds and other birds well into winter.
Celtis occidentalis Hackberry Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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