How to Care for Celtis sinensis (Chinese hackberry)

Korean name: 팽나무

A tall deciduous tree with broad, rough leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It is commonly planted in villages and parks and is relatively easy to maintain. The Chinese hackberry is known for its dense branching and robust growth.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold hardy, deciduous, park tree, beginner friendly, broad leaves
• Also known as: Chinese hackberry, Chinese nettle tree

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Requires well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Maintain average indoor humidity levels.
• Temperature: Tolerates extreme temperatures from -25 to 35°C.
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Celtis sinensis?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Celtis sinensis?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Requires well-drained soil..

Is Celtis sinensis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Celtis sinensis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around Tolerates extreme temperatures from -25 to 35°C.. Humidity: Maintain average indoor humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn..