Sugar Hackberry

Celtis laevigata, Cannabaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Netleaf HackberryCeltis reticulata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Chinese HackberryCeltis sinensis

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Banana Passion FruitPassiflora mollissima

Physical Support

Golden Himalayan RaspberryRubus ellipticus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hercules clubZanthoxylum clava-herculis

Hercules club produces aromatic compounds that may inhibit hackberry growth while competing for soil resources

Northern California Black WalnutJuglans hindsii

Walnut juglone effects on hackberry in riparian Mediterranean climates

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionShade TreeWildlife FoodWindbreak

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Remedies

Common Questions

What zones does Sugar Hackberry grow in?

Sugar Hackberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sugar Hackberry?

Good companions for Sugar Hackberry include Netleaf Hackberry, Chinese Hackberry, Banana Passion Fruit, Golden Himalayan Raspberry.

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