Water
Water Chinese Hackberry regularly, especially when young and during dry periods. Allow the top 2-5 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Also known as Chinese Elm · Chinese Nettletree · East Asian Hackberry
Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis) is an attractive deciduous tree known for its graceful branching, leathery leaves, and adaptability to various conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 6-10, tolerates a range of temperatures once established.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Chinese Hackberry regularly, especially when young and during dry periods. Allow the top 2-5 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Prune Chinese Hackberry in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain structural integrity and shape.
Pruning can also be done to improve air circulation and light penetration. Avoid heavy pruning in summer.
Chinese Hackberry can be propagated by seeds, which require stratification, or by cuttings taken in summer. Seeds should be collected from ripe fruits and sown in fall or after a period of cold stratification.
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can be rooted under mist with rooting hormone.
Repot young Chinese Hackberry trees every 2-3 years to refresh soil and provide more space for root growth. Mature trees may only need repotting every 5-7 years.
Choose a slightly larger container and use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in early spring before active growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Chinese Hackberry (Celtis sinensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Celtis |
| Species | Celtis sinensis |
Similar in genus Celtis
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