Celtis australis

European Hackberry

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Trees

Evergreen-Deciduous: Deciduous

Overall Mature Size: Large

Also Grown As: Standard Tree

Mature Height & Spread: 40-60' x 30-35'

Natural Growth Habit: Upright

Native To: Europe

Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Medium Water

Flower Color: Insignificant

Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Fall Color

Container Sizes: #15, 24" Box

Sunset Garden Zones: 8-16, 18-20

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

A Bit More

Hackberries are hardy shade trees for sidewalks and large residential lawns, tolerant of frequently-poor urban air and soil quality. Passersby should however note the density of autumn’s falling seeds. Serrated leaves coat a soft grey bark and bring along little purple berries with sharp, sweet taste.

A Bit More

Hackberries are hardy shade trees for sidewalks and large residential lawns, tolerant of frequently-poor urban air and soil quality. Passersby should however note the density of autumn’s falling seeds. Serrated leaves coat a soft grey bark and bring along little purple berries with sharp, sweet taste.