Celtis occidentalis L.

Mature Size: Commonly 40 to 60 feet in height but may reach 140 feet in height, 1 to 2 feet in diameter

The Hackberry is found mainly in bottomlands and stream sides, although it is well adapted for use in the home landscape. It provides the homeowner with dense summer shade but allows the sun’s rays to pass through the crown in winter. Once established, it is drought tolerant, and the fruit provides food for birds, particularly the cedar waxwing, mockingbird, and robin.

Fun Facts:  “Witches’ brooms,” a disease where a dense cluster of branches form from a single point resembling a broom, is common among this type of tree.

For more information:

http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=26

Photo credits to: Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment: https://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/factsheets.cfm