Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis)

Chinese Hackberry

(Celtis sinensis)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Celtis sinensis, commonly known as Chinese Hackberry, is a deciduous tree native to a variety of habitats in East Asia, including forests, forest edges, and riparian zones in China, Korea, and Japan. It can grow to a height of 15-20 feet (5-6 meters) with a similar spread, forming a rounded canopy with a moderate growth rate. The tree is characterized by its smooth, gray bark and small, non-showy greenish flowers that bloom in spring. The flowers give way to small, round, orange-red to dark purple berries that are attractive to birds. Chinese Hackberry is noted for its adaptability to urban conditions and is often used as a street or shade tree in city landscapes.

In cultivation, Chinese Hackberry thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils but can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. While it has a reputation for being resistant to pests and diseases, it can occasionally suffer from problems such as cankers or root rot. Gardeners should be cautious about planting Celtis sinensis outside its native range due to its potential invasiveness; it can spread aggressively in some areas, outcompeting native species.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Tree
Height: 15-20 feet
Width: 15-20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: N/A
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Slow, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Forests, forest edges, and riparian zones in East Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Japanese Hackberry, Chinese Nettletree, Chinese Netelboom, Chinesischer Zürgelbaum, Kinesisk Bäralm, Weeping Chinese Hackberry, 팽나무, Po Shu, Enoki, 朴樹

Scientific Names: , Celtis sinensis, Celtis sinensis var. japonica, Celtis tetrandra subsp. sinensis, Celtis sinensis f. rotunda, Celtis labilis, Celtis sinensis f. magnifica, Celtis sinensis f. purpurascens, Celtis japonica, Celtis cercidifolia

GBIF Accepted Name: Celtis sinensis Pers.