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Celtis pallida

Desert Hackberry

Plant photo of: Celtis pallida
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.