Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-12
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Madagascar palm
In German
Hackberry
Madagaskarpalme
In French
micocoulier
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
almez
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
hackberry
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
hackberry
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
hackberry
Pachypodium
In Latin
Hackberry
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Ulmaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hackberry and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Hackberry and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Madagascar palm season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Hackberry and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hackberry and Madagascar palm
Care of Hackberry and Madagascar palm 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 Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.