Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hackberry
Yambohne
In French
micocoulier
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
almez
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
hackberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
hackberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
hackberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hackberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Hackberry and Jicama
Season and care of Hackberry and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Jicama season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and Jicama Physical Information
Hackberry and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Jicama are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Hackberry and Jicama
Care of Hackberry and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.