Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, Canada
Types
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Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
All sorts of environments
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Twisted/Contorted
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Arbutus
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
सदाबहार
HACKBERRY
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Hackberry
In French
arbousier
micocoulier
In Greek
κουμαριά
hackberry
In Portuguese
árbuto
hackberry
In Polish
mącznik
hackberry
In Latin
arbutus
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Arbutus and Hackberry
Season and care of Arbutus and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Hackberry Physical Information
Arbutus and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Hackberry are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Arbutus and Hackberry
Care of Arbutus and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.