Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
-
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Flies
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Acacia
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Acacia
In German
Hackberry
Acacia
In French
micocoulier
Acacia
In Greek
hackberry
Acacia
In Portuguese
hackberry
Acacia
In Polish
hackberry
Acacia
In Latin
Hackberry
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Acacia
Season and care of Hackberry and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Acacia season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Hackberry and Acacia Physical Information
Hackberry and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Acacia are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hackberry and Acacia
Care of Hackberry and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.