Desert Hackberry Celtis pallida Also called Spiny Hackberry and Granjeno, usually a shrub but can grow into a tree with irrigation. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Sonoran Desert and the grassland regions of south-central and southeastern Arizona extending east to Texas and south into MexicoFamily: CannabaceaeSize: 5′ – 20′ high and wideSun: Full to part shadeWatering: SupplementalGrowth Rate: Slow to ModerateSoil: TolerantTemperature: Hardy to about 10 FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Shelter for bees, birds and butterflies, nectar source for bees, fruit for birds, larval host for the Empress Leilia, Mourning Cloak, Hackberry Emperor, American Snout, Randa’s Eyed Silkmoth, Tawny EmperorNotes: Thorny, inconspicuous flowers Resources Public ASU Spadefoot Nursery Southwest Desert Flora UofA Campus Arboretum Add a Plant Tag to Your Space! Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. No more searching through countless books or websites to find details about your plants. Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
