Common Hackberry

Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a vigorous, hardy native species that provides excellent potential for bonsai development. Their rapid growth rate allows for quicker styling and their textured, serrated leaves reduce beautifully. This resilient species thrives across a wide range of environments, tolerating heat, cold, and drought once established. Beyond its hardiness, the Common Hackberry offers unique aesthetic appeal with its distinctive warty bark and corky ridges along the branches. Unlock creative opportunities with this adaptable North American native and build your own eye-catching character on a quick development timeline.

Note that this species is deciduous and will not have leaves if shipped during the winter. The trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive. Some will have wire for movement or branch placement.

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Celtis occidentalis
• Height: 9"-20"
• Trunk: 1/4"-3/4"
• Hardness Zone: 2-9

Sizing Notes: 

• Premium Starts usually have narrower caliper and less development. Many already have branching and good movement.
• XL Premium+ Starts are ~2 years older with the associated increase in caliper. They were trunk chopped spring 2024 and wired for branch placement.