Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
North America
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Water elm
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblique base
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
American Elm
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Hackberry
amerikanische Ulme
In French
micocoulier
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
almez
olmo americano
In Greek
hackberry
American Elm
In Portuguese
hackberry
olmo americano
In Polish
hackberry
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Hackberry
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hackberry and Elm
Season and care of Hackberry and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Elm season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and Elm Physical Information
Hackberry and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Elm are as follows:
Care of Hackberry and Elm
Care of Hackberry and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.