Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
PULMONARIA saccharata
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Bethlehem Sage
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Hydrangea
In German
Hackberry
Hortensie
In French
micocoulier
Hortensia
In Spanish
almez
Hortensia
In Greek
hackberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
hackberry
Hortênsia
In Polish
hackberry
Hortensja
In Latin
Hackberry
Hibiscus
Family
Ulmaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage
Season and care of Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Bethlehem Sage season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information
Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
- Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage
Care of Hackberry and Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.