Object Details
Description
The Japanese hackberry is a fruiting tree and popular choice for bonsai. When not trained as a bonsai tree, it is very similar to the common hackberry, growing only slightly smaller and having leaves with wavy, toothed margins.
Hardiness
-20 - 30 F
Bloom Time
Spring
Provenance
Uncertain
Accession Number
2011-0440A
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Life Form
Deciduous tree
Average Height
40-65'
Bark Characteristics
Light gray, smooth
Fall Color
Yellow
Foliage Characteristics
Simple, alternate, oval leaves with serrated margins. 2-4" long.
Fruit Characteristics
Round drupe, orange, .25" diameter. Ripens in early fall. Edible.
Structure
Round
Range
China; Japan
Habitat
Full sun to shade, moist to dry soil, clay, loam, or sand
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Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection
On Display
National Portrait Gallery
Common Name
Chinese hackberry
Japanese hackberry
Chinese netelbloom
Chinese nettletree
Group
[vascular plants]
Class
Equisetopsida
Subclass
Magnoliidae
Superorder
Rosanae
Order
Rosales
Family
Cannabaceae
Genus
Celtis
Species
sinensis
Data Source
Smithsonian Gardens
Topic
Trees
Living Collections
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Record ID
ofeo-sg_2011-0440A