Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Canada
Types
Mentha spicata
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-9
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
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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Toothed
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Birds, Insects
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Spearmint
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
HACKBERRY
In German
Grüne Minze
Hackberry
In French
menthe verte
micocoulier
In Spanish
menta verde
almez
In Greek
δυόσμος
hackberry
In Portuguese
hortelã
hackberry
In Polish
mięta
hackberry
In Latin
Coriander
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Spearmint and Hackberry
Season and care of Spearmint and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Hackberry season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Hackberry Physical Information
Spearmint and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Hackberry are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spearmint and Hackberry
Care of Spearmint and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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.