Botanical Name: Celtis sinensis
Common Name: Chinese hackberry Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape mostly single-trunked, with rapid growth to form a loose rounded canopy; primary branches tend to arch outward, with branchlets arranged in two-ranked pattern; bark is smooth, gray Height 25'-40' (50') Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred – tolerates partial Soil tolerates most except strongly alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 8-16, 18-21): thrives at inland locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, pinnate with prominent veins; ovate; 2"-4" long, with coarsely serrate margins near apex Flowers inconspicuous, in catkins Fruit a small drupe; brown when mature Propagation: seed (germinates very easily – rather invasive) Usage: a fast-growing shade tree for harsher climate areas – a good substitute for Elm species; best for woodlands, oriental or mediterranean-theme gardens; produces golden yellow fall color in colder areas Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering (results in very rapid growth) but is very drought-tolerant Fertilizing none required Pruning head high and thin to develop primary framework Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other easily controlled in size by reducing irrigation Origin: Eastern China/Japan Family: Ulmaceae Notes: |
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