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Celtis pallida

Desert Hackberry

Plant photo of: Celtis pallida
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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.