Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Cannabaceae |
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| Genus | Celtis |
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| Species | occidentalis |
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| Common Name | hackberry |
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| iTree Code | CEOC |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: irregular , spreading crown |
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| Height | 60 feet |
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| Spread | 40 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | serrated edge, uneven base. nipple galls (bumps on leaf) are common |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | grayish, with distinct hard-corky ridges (occasional smooth patches) |
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| Bud | gray/brown, pressed tight to the twig, fuzzy |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | twigs slender, slightly zigzagged; current year greenish with lenticels |
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| Flower | light green, inconspicuous, male and female on the same tree |
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| Fruit | first green then dark purple berry-like (drupe) sweet covering with hard seed, s |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| 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 |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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