Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
European Beech
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Hackberry
Rotbuche
In French
micocoulier
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
almez
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
hackberry
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
hackberry
Faia-europeia
In Polish
hackberry
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Hackberry
Europae fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hackberry and European Beech
Season and care of Hackberry and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and European Beech season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and European Beech Physical Information
Hackberry and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and European Beech are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Hackberry and European Beech
Care of Hackberry and European Beech 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 European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.