Japanese Hackberry, Chinese Elm

Celtissinensis

Genus
Celtis (SEL-tis)
Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Celtis bodinieri
Celtis cercidifolia
Celtis hunanensis
Celtis japonica
Celtis labilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Paradise, California

Stockton, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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