Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Canada
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
-
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
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
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Cranesbill
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
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Cranesbill
Season and care of Hackberry and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Cranesbill season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Cranesbill Physical Information
Hackberry and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Cranesbill are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hackberry and Cranesbill
Care of Hackberry and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.