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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.