{"product_id":"micocoulier-occidental","title":"Common Hackberry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Hackberry (\u003cem\u003eCeltis occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Urban Shade Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Common Hackberry (\u003cem\u003eCeltis occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003emoderate-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003every cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7). It typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaches \u003cstrong\u003e30–50 ft \u003c\/strong\u003e(9-15 m)\u003cstrong\u003e at maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eurban planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elarge shade landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ewind-tolerant sites\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers \u003cstrong\u003esmall edible berries for wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional adaptability to poor soils and harsh conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Common Hackberry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehighly resilient native tree that thrives where others struggle\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for both urban and rural Canadian environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade \/ Urban planting \/ Large yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife-friendly berries + rugged adaptability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy or poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist to dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and roadside environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, pollution, drought, and cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 ft (9–15 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable (clay, sandy, moist or dry soils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–150+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Common Hackberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Common Hackberry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003ereliable shade within 7–10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003emedium to large yard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003ea tough tree + wildlife benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for \u003cstrong\u003eurban conditions or difficult soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a highly ornamental flowering tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to buildings or sidewalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban street tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Hackberry develops a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad canopy for shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, tolerates \u003cstrong\u003eextreme urban stress and soil variability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and produces \u003cstrong\u003eberries that support birds and wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it highly functional and ecological.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Common Hackberry Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA durable native tree with strong ecological value and subtle ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, inconspicuous flowers appear with new foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense green canopy provides cooling shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow foliage with small purple berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corky, ridged bark adds texture and visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Common Hackberry is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7 and tolerates harsh Canadian winters, including freezing temperatures, wind, and snow load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal protection needed due to high resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25–35 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–50 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week during the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Common Hackberry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and performs well in Zones 3–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—self-fertile and wind-pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, but plant 25+ ft away from structures due to size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to moderate—produces small berries that may drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6289%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.2863%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8624%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0974%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6289%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/common-hackberry\" title=\"Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)\"\u003eCommon Hackberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.2863%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8624%;\"\u003eTough + adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0974%;\"\u003eUrban shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6289%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/white-elm\" title=\"Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)\"\u003eHoney Locust\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.2863%;\"\u003eModerate-Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8624%;\"\u003eOpen, spreading crown; fine-textured foliage; good light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0974%;\"\u003eBoulevard planting, spacious yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.6289%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/white-elm\" title=\"White Elm (Ulmus americana)\"\u003eWhite Elm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.2863%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.8624%;\"\u003eVase shape, adaptable to wet and dry sites; urban tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0974%;\"\u003eLarge shade tree,\u0026nbsp; naturalistic landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone 3 Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Urban Trees for Canadian Cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Low-Maintenance Trees for Tough Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47260267086143,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47260267118911,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/micocoulier-occidental-celtis-occidentalis-illustration.jpg?v=1701821375","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/common-hackberry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}