Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Black
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam, Sand
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
Rats
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
Hackberry
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
micocoulier
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
almez
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
hackberry
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
hackberry
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
hackberry
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest 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.