Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, Canada
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
-
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Liberty'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Liberty Hosta
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Freiheit Hosta
HACKBERRY
In German
Freiheit Hosta
Hackberry
In French
liberté Hosta
micocoulier
In Spanish
Libertad Hosta
almez
In Greek
Liberty Hosta
hackberry
In Portuguese
liberdade Hosta
hackberry
In Polish
Liberty Hosta
hackberry
In Latin
libertatem Hosta
Hackberry
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Liliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Liberty Hosta and Hackberry
Season and care of Liberty Hosta and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Hosta and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Hosta and Hackberry Physical Information
Liberty Hosta and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Hosta and Hackberry are as follows:
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Liberty Hosta and Hackberry
Care of Liberty Hosta and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.