Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Canada
North Africa
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Myrtus nivellei
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
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
Not Availble
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Saharan myrtle
In German
Hackberry
Saharan myrtle
In French
micocoulier
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
almez
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
hackberry
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
hackberry
murta Saharan
In Polish
hackberry
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Hackberry
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Hackberry and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.