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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
National Arboretum - Washington, D.C.

CHINESE HACKBERRY
Celtis sinensis

General Notes

     Deciduous tree growing to 65 feet in height. Often used for bonsai and in ornamental gardens. Fruit attracts birds. Similar to C. occidentalis but smaller. Native to Eastern Asia.

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• Celtis sinensis - Cannabaceae
• Synonyms: Celtis sinensis var. japonica
  
  Previously listed in the Ulmaceae family.
• Native To: Eastern Asia
• Habit: Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Deciduous foliage.
• Shape: Rounded or Umbrella
• Sunset Zones: 8 - 16 and 18 - 20
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
• Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Not Suited
• Height: 40 - 65 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
• Longevity: Greater than 150 years
• Leaves: Ovate Medium Green. Gold in Fall. Deciduous.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Fruit: Orange or Purple Drupe, Very Small (Under 0.25 inches), , fruiting in Summer or Fall. Edible.
• Bark: Mottled, Light Gray, Smooth
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf and Moderate out of Leaf.
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Low

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SelecTree. "Celtis sinensis Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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