Hackberry, Common
Honeylocust, Thornless
Gleditsia triacanthosvar inermis
CLASS II
Celtis occidentalis
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
Family
Ulmaceae
Fall Color
Yellow
Family
Fabaceae
Fall Color
Yellow
Form
Vase-shaped
Seed
Berry like
Form
Irregular/rounded
Seed
Bean like pod
Size
40-60 ft. High 40-60 ft. Wide
Flower
Inconspicuous
Size
30-60 ft. High 40-50 ft. Wide
Flower
Inconspicuous
Characteristics A very tough, sturdy tree. Hackberry is a great choice for windy, exposed sites where it is difficult to get trees established.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 4-6) Water: Drought tolerant once established Light: Full sun Soil:
Tolerates most conditions
Growth Rate Medium/fast, 1-2 ft per year
Disease and Insect Pests Witches broom, hackberry nipple-gall, scale
Commonly Available Varieties See local nurseries for varieties
Characteristics A sturdy, dependable shade tree that tolerates most environmental conditions in the Treasure Valley. The small leaflet produces dappled shade so turf does well under it. Most varieties in production today are both seedless and thornless.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 4-6) Water: Somewhat drought tolerant in maturity Light: Full sun Soil:
Adaptable, tolerates most soil conditions
Growth Rate Fast, 2 ft or more per year
Disease and Insect Pests Canker, aphids, borers, spider mites, leaf hoppers, others
Commonly Available Varieties Imperial® Shademaster® Skyline®
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