Common Hackberry vs Siberian Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Common Hackberry vs Siberian Crab Apple

Malus baccata

Celtis occidentalis

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Siberian Crab Apple
Common Hackberry

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

The Common Hackberry is a medium-sized deciduous tree that resembles the American Elm but is immune to Dutch Elm Disease. They are versatile and can adapt to a variety of growing conditions.

It produces purple-red, berry-like fruit with a large seed in the center. Both the sweet flesh, which tastes similar to dates, and the crunchy seed are edible. The fruit remains on the tree throughout the winter, offering a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

The Common Hackberry can also be a great addition to a pollinator garden. The tree itself is a host for the larvae of several butterfly species and the flowers provide a source of pollen and nectar.

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Berries: black, edible
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late fall to winter
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: siberian apple
Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry