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Hackberry

A green tree with a dense canopy, surrounded by a sidewalk and a building in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Green leaves on tree branches against a blue sky background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Park with trees and fresh foliage, a wooden fence, and a path under a clear blue sky.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Tall tree with lush green foliage near a parking area, cars visible in the background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A green tree with a dense canopy, surrounded by a sidewalk and a building in the background.
Green leaves on tree branches against a blue sky background.
Park with trees and fresh foliage, a wooden fence, and a path under a clear blue sky.
Tall tree with lush green foliage near a parking area, cars visible in the background.

Plant Information

Common name: Hackberry

Scientific name: Celtis occidentalis

Water usage: Low

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Bloom time: N/A

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts birds and pollinators

Native: No

Height: 40 to 60 feet

Spread: 40 to 60 feet

Care information

Air pollution tolerant, drought tolerant, variable/well drained soil