Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Iris sibirica
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Damp shady woods, Pastures
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Siberian Iris
In German
Hackberry
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
micocoulier
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
almez
Siberian Iris
In Greek
hackberry
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
hackberry
Siberian Iris
In Polish
hackberry
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Hackberry
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Hackberry and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Hackberry and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Siberian Iris season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Hackberry and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hackberry and Siberian Iris
Care of Hackberry and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.