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Celtis pallida
Desert Hackberry
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
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.