European hackberry

How to Grow and Care for European hackberry

European hackberry · Celtis australis
Also known as: European nettle tree; honeyberry of Greece; lote tree; Mediterranean hackberry

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; does best in hot summers in the UK

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing European hackberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; does best in hot summers in the UK

How to Water European hackberry?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for European hackberry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for European hackberry?

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What Soil Is Best for European hackberry?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for European hackberry?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize European hackberry?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune European hackberry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate European hackberry?

Propagate by seed in autumn

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How to Transplant European hackberry?

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How to Care for European hackberry in Winter?

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How to Plant European hackberry?

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; does best in hot summers in the UK

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How to Repot European hackberry?

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How to Harvest European hackberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of European hackberry

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Attributes of European hackberry

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginEurope, North Africa, Asia Minor

Scientific Classification

Species
Celtis australis
Genus
Celtis
Family
Cannabaceae
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