Hackberry

Image Source: “Celtis occidentalis” by Phillip Merritt, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a hardy, native shade tree valued for its adaptability and wildlife benefits. It features an attractive, arching form with distinctive corky bark and yellow fall color, and its small purple-brown fruits provide food for birds and other wildlife. Hackberry tolerates a wide range of soils, urban conditions, and weather extremes, making it an excellent low‑maintenance choice for landscapes and restoration plantings.

• Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

• Water: Dry to Wet

• Size: 75–100’ H x 75-100’ W

• Growth Habit: Standard Tree

• Growth Rate: Medium to Fast

• Uses: Shade, Wildlife, Native