Celtis reticulata
Netleaf Hackberry
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.