Northern hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Celtis occidentalis

Common English name: Northern hackberry

Other names: Northern hackberry

French name: Micocoulier occidental

Habitat

Occurs on a large variety of soils.

Other notes

Often used for landscape planting as a substitute for elm.

Hardiness zone(s)

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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