Celtis glabrata
Care, watering, light and tips for Celtis glabrata on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Cannabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Celtis glabrata
Celtis glabrata, known as the smooth-leaved hackberry or kahler Zürgelbaum, is a medium-sized deciduous tree valued for its smooth bark and glossy leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It is ideal for urban parks and gardens, providing shade and lasting visual appeal with its elegant form and resilience to harsh conditions.
Native range
China and Korea
Care tips
This tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, though it prefers well-drained ones. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant, so watering should be moderate, increasing only during extreme dry spells. Avoid overwatering, especially in heavy soils, as it can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Celtis glabrata
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves falling prematurely, dry or brittle branches.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate soil. Protect from direct sun if young.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or prolonged drought (especially young or newly planted specimens).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and there are still green shoots. Act quickly.