Celtis tenuifolia #3
Celtis tenuifolia #3
Dwarf Hackberry
Edible, sweet fruit
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$4999
$49.99
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Slow growing small tree or shrub for small spaces. Birds like the berries. Great for a butterfly garden. Host plant for 5 important pollinators. Interesting smooth, but corky bark. Transplants readily, hardy to Zone 4. Not subject to Dutch elm disease or leaf gall.
Botanical Name- Celtis tenuifolia
Pronunciation- SEL-tis ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 30 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- April - May
Companion Plants- Rock Soapwort – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Host plant for hackberry emperor and question mark butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in winter to remove weak branches; tolerates dryness but water when extremely dry.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for strong root growth.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Hackberry psyllids, powdery mildew
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