Celtis Laevigata "Sugarberry"

Celtis Laevigata " Sugarberry" host plant

Did you know that 44 insects use Celtis trees as their host plant?

Butterfly Host plant for American Snout ( Libytheana Carinenta), Hackberry ( Asterocampa Celtis),Tawny Emperor ( Asterocampa Clyton) and Question Mark ( Polygonia Interrogationis)

Pot size: 3 gallon

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Facts about Celtis Laevigata host plant:

Beautiful shade tall tree with a rounded vase crown with spreading, pendulous branches. Also known as Sugar Hackberry, Hackberry and Lowland Hackberry is an excellent host plant for several species of butterfly.

* Family: Cannabaceae

* Zones: 6 to 9

* Height: 60 to 80 feet

* Bloom Time: April to May

* Sun: Full sun to part shade

* Water: Medium to wet