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Celtis 'Magnifica'

Celtis 'Magnifica'

'Magnifica' Hackberry

synonym Celtis occidentalis 'Magnifica'

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Description

Celtis ‘Magnifica’ (‘Magnifica’ Hackberry, synonym: Celtis occidentalis ‘Magnifica’) is a cross between Celtis occidentalis and Celtis laevigata and was discovered by Princeton Nurseries in New Jersey in 1983. The selection grows faster than both of its parents, suffers less from plagues and disease (particularly witch’s brooms and leaf gall), but due to its origins from the Celtis laevigata, it is less winter-hardy, and only reaches up to winterhardiness zone 5A. The crown is wide, egg-shaped and dense, takes on a vase shape at an older age due to its outermost branches that form beautiful arches, and is similar to the crown of the Ulmus americana. The ‘Magnifica’ Hackberry grows up to 15 metres high and 12 metres wide. 

Its decorative bark with cork and beautiful hanging twigs stand out, even in young specimens of Celtis ‘Magnifica’. The tree blooms discrete, white-green flowers in late April, early May. The egg-shaped, serrate, rough leaves are a bright green with a slightly matte underside, and turn a warm yellow in autumn. At the end of September, small, edible stonefruits appear that go from red-violet to almost black later on, which will stay on the tree until deep into winter. However, Celtis ‘Magnifica’ bears far fewer of these than its parents, which can be seen as a major advantage when planting the species in public spaces.  

Like its parents, the ‘Magnifica’ Hackberry can handle heat, drought and strong (coastal) winds very well. But it can also handle pavement, air pollution, salt spray and compaction, making the selection very well suited to use in challenging locations, such as streets and avenues, car parks, industrial areas and along roads. But of course, the tree also grows very well in parks and gardens. The ‘Magnifica’ Hackberry is perfect for the urban climate, and grows best in environments with sun to partial shade. Celtis ‘Magnifica’ can be used in all types of soil: from nutrient-poor to wet or dry and from acidic to alkaline.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees shade trees

Use

Location

street avenue square car park / parking lot park central reservation in containers roof garden large garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones ecological zone

Pavement

none none open open sealed sealed

Planting concepts

climate planting eco planting solid planting prairie planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide oval wide oval vase-shaped vase-shaped

Crown structure

dense dense

Height

10 - 15 m

Width

10 - 12 m

Winter hardiness zone

5A - 9B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind tolerant to coastal wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

low in nutrients moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist wet

Light requirements

sun partial shade shade

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline
4.5 - 8.2

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies birds small mammals

Extreme environments

tolerant to salt spray tolerant to dryness tolerates air pollution tolerates heat

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Celtis 'Magnifica' standard tree
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Celtis 'Magnifica' standard tree
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Celtis 'Magnifica' standard tree
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Celtis 'Magnifica' leaves
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Celtis 'Magnifica' leaves
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Celtis 'Magnifica' leaves
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Celtis 'Magnifica' bark
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Celtis 'Magnifica' bark
twigs twigs
Celtis 'Magnifica' twigs
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Celtis 'Magnifica' twigs
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Celtis 'Magnifica' twigs

Flowers

Flowers

star-shaped discrete singular

Flower colour

white-green

Flowering period

April - May

Leaves

Leaf colour

bright green

Leaves

deciduous ovate polished rough serrate

Autumn colour

yellow yellow-brown brown

Fruits

Fruit colour

violet black-violet black

Fruits

discrete edible small drupe

Bark

Bark colour

grey

Bark

deeply furrowed corky

Twigs

Twig colour

brown-green

Twigs

with lenticels pendulous long shoots

Root system

Root system

deep extensive highly branched coarse roots

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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