Origin
North America, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Japanese Cedar
In German
Hackberry
der japanischen Zeder
In French
micocoulier
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
almez
cedro japonés
In Greek
hackberry
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
hackberry
Cedar japonês
In Polish
hackberry
japoński cedr
In Latin
Hackberry
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Hackberry and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Hackberry and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hackberry and Japanese Cedar
Care of Hackberry and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.