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Common Hackberry is a neat tree to see all year around and is a favorite of wildlife, but was chosen for winter interest because it has unique bark that is gray and warty, making it easy to identify in the winter months. 
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Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
What is a trees favorite school subject?
Treegonometree!
Did you know?
  • Berries were crushed to flavor food, as well as mixed with animal fat or corn to make a thick porridge, which was eaten by Native Americans 
  • The wood is used to produce inexpensive furniture 
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Common Names: 
  • Common Hackberry
  • Sugarberry
  • American Hackberry
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • The sweet fruits are popular with many song birds, game birds, and small mammals
  • The tree is used as a host plant for North American natives, such as, the Hackberry Emperor, Tawny Emperor, Question Mark, American Snout, and Mourning Cloak 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 30-50' tall, with a crown width of 20-30' 
Growing Conditions:
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Slightly moist soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • ​Terminal Bud: Single 
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