Hackberry may be the king of hard-working trees. It can provide a canopy of shade for decades at a time, and ask for almost nothing in return. Additionally, its deep root system makes common hackberry useful for preventing soil erosion on disturbed sites.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
inconspicuous
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Moderate, water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates part shade. Also tolerates wind, many urban pollutants and a wide range of soil conditions, including both wet, dry and poor soils.