Common Hackberry vs Cutleaf Weeping Birch - TreeTime.ca

Common Hackberry vs Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula pendula laciniata

Celtis occidentalis

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Cutleaf Weeping Birch
Common Hackberry

Cutleaf Weeping Birch is a tall, deciduous cultivar known for its pronounced weeping branches and ferny green leaves.

It features showy, peeling white bark and brilliant yellow leaves in the fall. Cutleaf Weeping Birch makes an exceptional accent tree for suburban yards.

If you are attracted to this tree, also look at the European White Birch which is similar.

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.

Cutleaf Weeping Birch Quick Facts

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Berries: black, edible
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late fall to winter
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Other Names: common birch, silver birch, weeping birch
Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry