Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
North America, Canada
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In German
Aubergine
Hackberry
In French
Aubergine
micocoulier
In Spanish
Berenjena
almez
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
hackberry
In Portuguese
Berinjela
hackberry
In Polish
Bakłażan
hackberry
In Latin
Eggplant
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eggplant and Hackberry
Season and care of Eggplant and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Hackberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Hackberry Physical Information
Eggplant and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Hackberry are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eggplant and Hackberry
Care of Eggplant and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.