It produces small fruits that turn orange-red to dark purple in the autumn, often staying on the trees for several months. The common hackberry is easily confused with the sugarberry (Celtis …

Hackberry is a deciduous native tree in the hemp family (Cannabaceae) found from Canada south to FL and west to south-central states often found in bottomlands in soils high in limestone.

Hackberry is a Chicago-area native and a sturdy, tolerant shade tree for parkways, parks, and other large areas. Its fleshy, purple-brown berries ripen in late summer and persist through …

Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), is a widespread small to medium-size tree, known also as common hackberry, sugarberry, nettletree, beaverwood, north ern hackberry, and American …

Jan 3, 2024 · Hackberry (Celtis) is a group of medium-sized, deciduous trees with long ovately-shaped leaves, clusters of small fuzzy spring flowers, and small purple fruits.

The bark of hackberry provides year-round interest in landscapes. The fruit is a popular food for birds and small mammalian wildlife. Much of the fruit remains on the tree throughout winter …

Jul 16, 2025 · Learn the pros and cons of the hackberry tree. Find out what makes this tree a good pick, what to watch for, and how to help it grow at home.

Hackberries are fast-growing trees that can reach up to 75 feet or more and live for 200 years. They are also the host plants for many butterflies. Hackberries are drama-free thanks to their …

The fruit of the hackberry is popular with winter birds, especially the cedar waxwing, mockingbird and robin. The tree also attracts many butterfly species including American snout, hackberry, …

Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a hardy, deciduous tree native to North America, valued for its adaptability, resilience, and ecological benefits. It thrives in a variety of soil and climate …