
Dwarf Hackberry
About Dwarf Hackberry
Dwarf Hackberry is a deciduous tree that may grow 20 to 30 feet tall. The leaves are alternate with a smooth or toothed margin and asymmetrical base. In spring, small, stalked, light green flowers mature. The small tree produces an orange-red to dark purple drupe that matures in the fall. The fruit is edible and sweet to the taste. Dwarf Hackberry has a low flammability rating.
Taxonomy
Celtis tenuifolia
Celtis
Cannabaceae
Rosales
Also known as
dwarf hackberry and Georgia hackberry

How to care for Dwarf Hackberry
How often to water your Dwarf Hackberry

every 9
Dwarf Hackberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Dwarf Hackberry in your home

a window
Dwarf Hackberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dwarf Hackberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Hackberry in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dwarf Hackberry

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf Hackberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dwarf Hackberry
Dwarf Hackberry
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
