Celtis occidentalis 20 PCS fresh seeds, Common hackberry tree, Nettletree, Sugarberry, Beaverwood, Northern hackberry, American hackberry

🌱 Celtis occidentalis — Common hackberry tree, Nettletree, Sugarberry, Beaverwood, Northern hackberry, American hackberry

Celtis occidentalis seeds are a great choice for those looking to grow a deciduous tree with a rich history and unique characteristics. This species belongs to the Cannabaceae family and is known for its hardiness and adaptability.

🌿 Botanical Description

Celtis occidentalis is a tree that can grow up to 30-40 m tall, with a trunk up to 1-1.5 m in diameter covered with dark, roughly cracked bark. The leaves are ovate or oblong-ovate, 5-15 cm long, 3-7 cm wide, thin, with a tip pulled into a pointed, saw-like shape, and a weakly wedge-shaped, whole-edged base. They are glabrous and smooth on top, light green, shiny, and paler and pubescent on the veins from below, with petioles 1-1.5 mm long. The fruits are spherical, dark purple, sometimes orange, with a diameter of 7-10 mm. Flowering occurs in April - May, and fruiting in September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or fall. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: dry soils, pH: 5.5-7.5, drainage: good.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9, frost tolerance: high.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Celtis occidentalis is native to eastern North America, growing in forest and steppe zones, typically at altitudes between 0-500 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Celtis occidentalis has been used by indigenous peoples for its edible fruits and bark, which has been used to make rope and other crafts. The tree is also a food source for various animals, including birds and small mammals.

🪴 Uses

Celtis occidentalis has been used for various purposes, including as a food source, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.