Spiny Hackberry

Scientific Name: Celtis ehrenbergiana (Klotzsch) Liebm.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Ulmaceae / Celtis L./ Celtis ehrenbergiana (Klotzsch) Liebm.

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General Information
Usda SymbolCEEH
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCEEH

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Spiny Hackberry is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-3
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum15
Precipitation, Minimum5
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee10
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound18000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes
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