Weeping Japanese Hackberry Celtis sinensis 'Green Cascade'
- Phonetic Spelling
- SEL-tis sy-NEN-sis
- Description
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Celtis sinensis is a deciduous tree in the hemp family. Best grown in full sun, however will tolerate some shade. Although considered as invasive in some locations, it
'Green Cascade' is a cultivar that can be trained to cascade over gates, trellises and other such structures. Its natural form will grow in a weeping fashion, and if not supported, will weep to the ground. Not having tendrils, it must be attached to or draped over its support in order to take advantage of its natural beauty.
Birds are attracted to the fruits. They are eaten, and the seeds dispersed by the birds.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Witches broom, Hackberry nipple gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot and root rot are occasional problems. Lace bugs and scale are also issues for this plant.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Celtis
- Species:
- sinensis
- Family:
- Cannabaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Japan, China and Korea
- Wildlife Value:
- Birds are attracted to the fruits.
- Play Value:
- Screening
- Textural
- Wildlife Food Source
- Dimensions:
- Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Weeping
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- 12-24 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Green
- Orange
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- The greenish1/3" fruits turn orange, then mature in the fall to reddish-brown.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- March-May
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Ovate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- The 2-5" leaves are glossy above and hairy below.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Dark Gray
- Surface/Attachment:
- Smooth
- Bark Description:
- Smooth gray to gray-brown bark when mature.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Problems:
- Weedy
