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Celtis occidentalis JFS-KSU1 ('Prairie Sentinel®')

Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry

Adaptable to many extreme conditions, this narrow tree also has great yellow fall colour.

  • »  Narrow, columnar form, with almost vertical upswept branches
  • »  Medium green leaves in the summer turn bright yellow in the fall
  • »  Bark develops corky ridges, tan when young, turning gray at maturity
  • »  Adapts well to drought and extreme heat and cold
  • »  A great specimen for narrow spaces

15gal
$294.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:12-14 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Columnar
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Celtis occidentalis 'JFS-KSU1'

Plant 'Prairie Sentinel' hackberry in areas where conditions may be too tough for many other trees. Celtis can tolerate wind, pollution and a wide range of soil conditions, including wet, dry and poor soils.