American false elm

How to Grow and Care for American false elm

American false elm · Celtis occidentalis
Also known as: American hackberry; beaver wood; common hackberry; hackberry; nettle tree; rim ash; sugarberry; sugarberry tree

In cool climates such as the UK, needs a warm site with well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warmer climates, grow in deep fertile soil in partial shade

Watering: Deep spaced watering sessions, mature trees handle dry soil wellSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing American false elm

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep spaced watering sessions, mature trees handle dry soil well
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHNeutral · Alkaline · Acid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced hardwood tree feed applied once yearly early spring time
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

In cool climates such as the UK, needs a warm site with well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warmer climates, grow in deep fertile soil in partial shade

How to Water American false elm?

Deep spaced watering sessions, mature trees handle dry soil well

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for American false elm?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for American false elm?

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What Soil Is Best for American false elm?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Neutral · Alkaline · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for American false elm?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize American false elm?

Balanced hardwood tree feed applied once yearly early spring time

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How to Prune American false elm?

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 American false elm?

Propagate by seed in autumn

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How to Transplant American false elm?

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How to Care for American false elm in Winter?

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How to Plant American false elm?

In cool climates such as the UK, needs a warm site with well-drained soil in a sunny position. In warmer climates, grow in deep fertile soil in partial shade

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How to Repot American false elm?

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How to Harvest American false elm?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of American false elm

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Attributes of American false elm

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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Scientific Classification

Species
Celtis occidentalis
Genus
Celtis
Family
Cannabaceae
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