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Celtis pallida
Desert Hackberry
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.