Overview:
Categories: Deciduous, Fall Color, Fruit, Proven Performer, Wildlife Value, Windbreak
Image courtesy of Joseph O’Brien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Tall, deciduous tree, up to 50 ft in height, with rounded, spreading crown. Grows well on most soils, but is drought resistant when established. Attractive yellow fall foliage in fall; best at plains elevations; to 7,000′ elev.
Can be used in central rows of multi-row windbreaks. Can be used in single row windbreaks, however loss of lower branches with age will reduce effectiveness.
Fruits are popular with many winter birds and twigs/foliage provide browse for white-tail and mule deer.
Proven performer for Double El district area.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Celtis OccidentalisNative: Yes
Growth Habit: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Max. Height (ft): 60
Max Width/Spread (ft): 60
Life Span: Long
Cold Hardiness: Very Good
Drought Resistance: Very Good
Elevation Range: 7000
Soil Conditions:
Wildlife Value: High
Wildlife Notes: Songbirds and small mammals
Seasonal Color: lemon-yellow fall foliage
Possible Insect Issues: leaf gall psyllids, spiny elm caterpillar, nipple gall always present
Possible Disease Issues: hackberry witches broom
Miscellany: Wood of Commercial Value
Ordering Information:
Our annual tree program is now closed to orders. It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
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*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
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