Common Hackberry vs Manchurian Ash - TreeTime.ca

Common Hackberry vs Manchurian Ash

Celtis occidentalis

Fraxinus mandschurica

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Common Hackberry
Manchurian Ash

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.

Manchurian Ash is a medium-sized deciduous tree.

Like Black Ash, it has long, serrated green leaves, but matches White Ash in height.

This hardy tree is a great choice for a shade tree on smaller home properties. Manchurian Ash prefers moister soils, making it a great landscape tree.

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Common Hackberry Quick Facts

Manchurian Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
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
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




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