Celtis occidentalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Celtis occidentalis
Also known as:
Hackberry, Common hackberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Tree
Format:
Large
Height:
14.00 m
Width:
12.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Dye
Wood, Dye
Description
Fruit - raw. These fruits are very sweet and have a pleasant taste. They can be eaten fresh or used for jam, preserves, and so on. They are often abundantly produced in Great Britain. They are about the size of blackcurrants but have little flesh around a large pit, making them not very convenient. The fruits are dark orange to purple or blue-black when fully ripe, usually with a diameter of 7-11 mm, but sometimes up to 20 mm large. The flesh is dry and crumbly but has a pleasant sweet taste. The seed can be ground together with the fruit and used as a flavoring. Native North Americans ate them along with dried corn.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can improve soil structure and is beneficial for pest control due to its various attractants for helpful insects. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra provides excellent habitat for beneficial insects and enhances biodiversity, which can protect Celtis from pests. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia attracts pollinators and helps with soil stabilization, benefiting the root systems of Celtis. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna can serve as a windbreak and shade provider, reducing stress on Celtis from environmental factors. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen-fixing benefits, enriching the soil for Celtis and improving its growth. |