Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Canada
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Hackberry
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
micocoulier
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
almez
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
hackberry
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
hackberry
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
hackberry
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Hackberry
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hackberry and Arboricola
Season and care of Hackberry and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Arboricola season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Arboricola Physical Information
Hackberry and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Arboricola are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Hackberry and Arboricola
Care of Hackberry and Arboricola 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 Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.