Foliage
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Taxonomy
| Family | Cannabaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Celtis |
| Species | occidentalis |
| Common Name | hackberry |
| iTree Code | CEOC |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: irregular , spreading crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 feet |
| Spread | 40 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | serrated edge, uneven base. nipple galls (bumps on leaf) are common | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | grayish, with distinct hard-corky ridges (occasional smooth patches) | ||
| Bud | gray/brown, pressed tight to the twig, fuzzy | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | twigs slender, slightly zigzagged; current year greenish with lenticels | ||
| Flower | light green, inconspicuous, male and female on the same tree | ||
| Fruit | first green then dark purple berry-like (drupe) sweet covering with hard seed, s | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
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| Min | 2a | Min | 6.0 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 8b | Max | 7.8 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | High | Yes |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |