Celtis pallida

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Desert Hackberry

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: 1.C. Bickelmann 2.MSWN

 

Description

This evergreen shrub grows to 8' x 10'. Attractive orange fruits appear after non-showy blooms in spring. Birds and other animals eat the berries and the plant provides shelter for wildlife. Accepts full sun. Native to the southwestern deserts.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.