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Celtis occidentalis var. cordata

Scientific Name: Celtis occidentalis var. cordata

Family: Ulmaceae

Category: Dicot

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Celtis occidentalis var. cordata

This page provides information about Celtis occidentalis var. cordata, a variety of the common hackberry. Please note that information regarding its toxicity or specific interactions with pets and children may be limited in this document. Always consult with a qualified professional for definitive safety advice.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Celtis occidentalis is a tree with branches. Trees and shrubs can pose a risk to pets if chewed or ingested.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Celtis occidentalis is a tree with branches. Trees and shrubs can pose a risk to children if chewed or ingested.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Celtis occidentalis var. cordata Willd.
  • Common Name: Common hackberry (as it is a variety of Celtis occidentalis)
  • Family: Ulmaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Celtis canina Raf.
    • Celtis cordata Pers.
    • Celtis pumila Pursh

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions that Celtis occidentalis is not native to California.
  • A map is referenced in relation to the USDA PLANTS Database.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text mentions that Celtis occidentalis var. cordata can be distinguished by its "invariably downy young shoots, and its often heart-shaped".
  • It is a tree or shrub with a rounded crown.
  • The bark is gray, deeply furrowed, and warty with age.
  • The wood is light yellow and weak.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov)
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • WCSP (possibly referring to World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Taxonomy Browser