More shrub than tree, this spiny, densely branched plant of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts occurs along washes and gravelly slopes. It is slow-growing and long-lived, gradually reaching 8 feet tall by 10 feet wide. The dull green leaves are small, and coarsely toothed. Desert Hackberry is semi-evergreen, depending on temperature and the availability of moisture. The inconspicuous flowers occur in spring followed by small orange drupes that provide food for birds and mammals. It is useful in erosion control and revegetation projects. Hardy to 10° F.
Celtis pallida (Desert Hackberry)
Celtis pallida
Desert Hackberry, Spiny Hackberry, Granjeno
More shrub than tree, this spiny, densely branched plant of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts occurs along washes and gravelly slopes. It is slow-growing and long-lived, gradually reaching 8 feet tall by 10 feet wide. The dull green leaves are small, and coarsely toothed. Desert Hackberry is semi-evergreen, depending on temperature and the availability of moisture. The inconspicuous flowers occur in spring followed by small orange drupes that provide food for birds and mammals. It is useful in erosion control and revegetation projects. Hardy to 10° F.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Green, Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 11' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fruit & Berries, Semi-Evergreen |
| Attracts | Birds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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