Celtis pallida
Desert Hackberry
Description
This evergreen shrub grows to 8' x 10'. Attractive orange fruits appear after non-showy blooms in spring. Birds and other other animals eat the berries and the plant provides shelter for wildlife. Accepts full sun. Native to the southwestern deserts.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.