Celtis reticulata, or Hackberry, is a small, deciduous tree to 30'which grows best in full sun (a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight), and with regular water but can become very drought tolerant as it ages. Hackberry resembles a Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) tree, is an important bird tree, and an excellent choice for desert gardens(with moisture) or next to seasonal streams in hot areas. Celtis reticulata is native from Idaho to California to Arizona. In California it is usually along seasonally moist areas
below, California Buckeye, Gray pine and Blue Oak.
Foliage of Celtis reticulata has color silver and is deciduous.
Flower of Celtis reticulata has color na.
Fruit of Celtis reticulata is edible.
Communities for Celtis reticulata:Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland and Riparian (rivers & creeks).