Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Pear
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
नाशपाती
In German
Hackberry
Birne
In French
micocoulier
Poire
In Greek
hackberry
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
hackberry
Pera
In Polish
hackberry
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hackberry and Pear
Season and care of Hackberry and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Pear season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Hackberry and Pear Physical Information
Hackberry and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Pear are as follows:
Care of Hackberry and Pear
Care of Hackberry and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.