Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Asia
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
-9999
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Flies
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
ALLIUM cepa var. viviparum
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Egyptian Onion
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
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Egyptian Onion
Season and care of Hackberry and Egyptian Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Egyptian Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Egyptian Onion season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Egyptian Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Onion is Neutral.
Hackberry and Egyptian Onion Physical Information
Hackberry and Egyptian Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Egyptian Onion height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Egyptian Onion are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Egyptian Onion flower color: Brown
- Egyptian Onion leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hackberry and Egyptian Onion
Care of Hackberry and Egyptian Onion 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 Egyptian Onion 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 Egyptian Onion needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.