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Sugar Hackberry

Sugar Hackberry Celtis Laevigata

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What is the plant

C. laevigata is a spreading, deciduous tree with ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves, paler and softly hairy beneath, and insignificant, green flowers in spring are followed by edible, orange-red fruit ripening purple-black.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade.
Fertilizer
Once every two or three weeks during its growth season (from early spring till autumn)

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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Pruning
ill grow a very fine ramification when regularly pruned. Trim back shoots that outgrow the intended shape.
Popularity
121 people already have this plant 62 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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