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Celtis reticulata

Netleaf Hackberry

Plant photo of: Celtis reticulata
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

25' x 25' sprawling deciduous tree. Small dark green leaves similar to an elm. Flowers are green (non-showy) and appear in spring. Birds relish tiny orange berries. Smooth gray bark. Great wildlife plant. Native to the western U.S.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Orange

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.

Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.