Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Canada
Types
-
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
HACKBERRY
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Hackberry
In French
Diospyros virginiana
micocoulier
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
almez
In Greek
American λωτός
hackberry
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
hackberry
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
hackberry
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American persimmon and Hackberry
Season and care of American persimmon and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Hackberry Physical Information
American persimmon and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Hackberry are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of American persimmon and Hackberry
Care of American persimmon and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.