Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
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 |
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 |
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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