Chinese Hackberry

Celtis sinensis, Cannabaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sugar HackberryCeltis laevigata

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Chinese JujubeZiziphus zizyphus

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Wild Apple of KazakhstanMalus sieversii

Large hackberry trees suppress apple growth through canopy shading and potential allelopathic effects from leaf decomposition.

Pacific CrabappleMalus fusca

Hackberry trees create dense shade that reduces fruit production in understory apple trees, while leaf litter may contain growth-inhibiting compounds.

California Black WalnutJuglans californica

Strong juglone sensitivity in Chinese hackberry limits compatibility with black walnut

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant FruitWindbreakWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Hackberry grow in?

Chinese Hackberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Hackberry?

Good companions for Chinese Hackberry include Sugar Hackberry, Chinese Jujube.

Design guilds with Chinese Hackberry and see companion relationships visually.

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