Spiny Hackberry
Spiny Hackberry
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Celtis ehrenbergiana
Celtis ehrenbergiana
Spiny Hackberry, Desert Hackberry, Granjeno, Tala
Chihuahuan Desert, South Texas and Tamaulipas, to Argentina
6
–
12 feet
6
–
8 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Shade
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Deer Resistant
Birds
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About This Plant
Lanky and nearly evergreen, with leaves serrated along the tip, inconspicuous greenish white flowers, and tiny sweet fruit with high protein content. Sharp thorns allow it to easily entangle passersby.
Spiny hackberry grows in thickets in parks, alleys and brushy edges, providing nesting opportunities for birds and forage for wildlife; it’s also the host for American Snout butterflies in late summer.
Native “thorn trees” like this can be tricky to source from growers, so preserve it one on-site if you’re looking for an interesting drought-hardy statement.
Maintenance
Can be grown as a tree, with proper training or a little brush-sculpting. Thorns require careful placement.
Features
Plant Type:
Large Shrub
Size:
6-12' H, 6-8' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Birds, Butterflies, Butterfly Larvae
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Porleria angustifolia
Colubrina texensis
Aloysia gratissima
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