Celtis laevigata
Sugar Hackberry, Sugarberry, Southern Hackberry
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 21m
Width:
15 - 18m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious issues in the urban environment. Hackberry nipple gall is common, but the galls don't harm the trees.
Management Notes
- Excessive sucker growth can require pruning
- Sensitive to injury, which can result in branch and trunk rot
Cultivars
All Seasons, Magnifica