hackberry - Cannabaceae Celtis occidentalis

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Flower

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Taxonomy

Cladeangiosperm
FamilyCannabaceae
GenusCeltis
Speciesoccidentalis
Common Namehackberry
iTree CodeCEOC

Plant Form

FormTree: irregular , spreading crown
Height60 feet
Spread40 feet
DeciduousYes

Identification Description

Foliageserrated edge, uneven base. nipple galls (bumps on leaf) are common Leaf Type  Information Icon Simple
Barkgrayish, with distinct hard-corky ridges (occasional smooth patches)
Budgray/brown, pressed tight to the twig, fuzzy Bud Arrangement Information Icon Alternate
Twigtwigs slender, slightly zigzagged; current year greenish with lenticels
Flowerlight green, inconspicuous, male and female on the same tree
Fruitfirst green then dark purple berry-like (drupe) sweet covering with hard seed, s
Fall Coloryellow

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones   info for zones pH LevelsSalt Tolerance
Min2a Min6.0 SoilIntolerant
Max8b Max7.8 SprayIntolerant

Shade ToleranceDrought ToleranceAllelopathy
Tolerant High Yes

Species Status

Nebraska Native Yes Check
U.S. Native Yes Check
Region of OriginUnited States, Canada
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