Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Broad-crowned tree to 10-15m tall. The bark is grey and furrowed with age, foliage is green and glossy with serrated margins.
Details
| Tree locations and purpose | |
|---|---|
| Front or back garden | Yes |
| Driveway | No |
| Narrow space | No |
| Courtyard | Yes |
| Screening | No |
| Canopy for shading | Yes |
| Planter box with irrigation | Yes |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) | Yes |
| Star rating* |
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This tree is on Council’s list of recommended species for planting in Merri-bek.
We recommend you choose the right tree for your space, but when you have more than one tree to choose from, select the tree with the highest star rating.
The Tree Finder tool is one way Council is working to increase tree canopy across Merri-bek.
Documents
- Star Rating for Tree Species methodology used
- Tree Planting Method technical notes
- Garden Bed Planting technical notes
- Landscaped Edges technical notes
- Medium Density Good Design project, which includes the Good Design Sheets for medium density housing development.
Note
Image in the top left is sourced from Wikimedia Commons under a Creative Commons license.
Image in the top right is sourced from Wikimedia Commons under a Creative Commons license.