Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Canada
America
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
agricultural areas
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
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Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Hackberry
Zucchini
In French
micocoulier
Courgette
In Spanish
almez
calabacín
In Greek
hackberry
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
hackberry
abobrinha
In Polish
hackberry
Kabaczek
In Latin
Hackberry
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Hackberry and Zucchini
Season and care of Hackberry and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Zucchini season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hackberry and Zucchini Physical Information
Hackberry and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Zucchini are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Hackberry and Zucchini
Care of Hackberry and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.