Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
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Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cordate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Zonal Geranium
In German
Hackberry
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
micocoulier
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
almez
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
hackberry
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
hackberry
zonal Geranium
In Polish
hackberry
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Hackberry
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Geraniales
Family
Ulmaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Hackberry and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Hackberry and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Hackberry and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Hackberry and Zonal Geranium
Care of Hackberry and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.