species 11,988 observations

Chinese Hackberry

Celtis sinensis

Field notes

Celtis sinensis (English: Japanese hackberry, Chinese hackberry; Chinese: 朴树; Japanese: 榎) is a species of flowering plant in the hemp family, Cannabaceae, that is native to slopes in East Asia.

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Heat Insect pests Poor soil Wind
Habit: Broad Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.