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Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, the Hackberry is a good landscape choice. Grows to
a broad crown with arching branches, not unlike the American Elm. Well-suited to urban
areas, it withstands wind and city conditions. Grows 40'-70' with a 50' spread.
The Hackberry can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone
map.
Type of tree:
The Hackberry falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees
Mature Height:
The Hackberry grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
Mature Spread:
The Hackberry has a spread of about 40' - 60' at full maturity.
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate.
Sun:
This Hackberry does well in full sun.
Soil:
The Hackberry grows in acidic, alkaline, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well
drained, wet, wide range, clay soils.
Moisture:
Has some tolerance for both flooding and drought.
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Shape:
This Hackberry has rounded, vase shape.
Leaves:
Shaped like spearheads, approximately 2 to 4 inches long and 1-1/2 to 2 inches wide,
arranged alternately along the twigs. Small teeth edge at least the upper half of the
leaf.
Flower Color:
Green color, faded, not noteworthy
Bloom Time:
April-May.
Fruit Description:
The Hackberry produces a small, dark-red berries that turn purple as they mature. The
berry is less than 1/2 inch in diameter and is borne on slender stems about 1/2 to 3/4
inches long. Inside is a pit, that when scraped clean, reveals an interesting net-like
pattern. The fruit is attractive to wildlife.
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Additional Information
Attributes:
The Hackberry has been called admiringly, "one tough tree!" Found on a wide
range of soils east of the Rockies from southern Canada to Florida, Hackberries thrive in
a wide range of temperatures and on sites that vary from 14 to 60 inches of annual
rainfall. Here is a tree that can stand up to strong winds, tolerate air pollution, and
bring shade to hot city streets.
Description:
Tolerant of a wide range of conditions, the Hackberry is a good landscape choice. Grows to
a broad crown with arching branches, not unlike the American Elm. Well-suited to urban
areas, it withstands wind and city conditions. Grows 40'-70' with a 50' spread.
Wildlife Value:
The fruit of the Hackberry is popular with winter birds, especially the cedar waxwing,
mockingbird, and robin.
History/Lore/Use:
In earlier years, its tough, flexible wood was used for barrel hoops and many a pioneer
cabin was equipped with durable Hackberry wood flooring. The tree was first cultivated in
1636.
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