Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Southern Asia
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema crispum, Aglaonema marantifolium
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
14-15
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
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
-
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Hackberry
Kolbenfaden
In French
micocoulier
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
almez
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
hackberry
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
hackberry
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
hackberry
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Hackberry
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Chinese Evergreen season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color:
Care of Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Hackberry and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.