Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Moisture: Moist to wet
Soil: Sand, loam, clay
Mature Height: Small - up to 15 m (49 ft)
Current Height: 170 cm (67")
Hackberry is a very fast-growing tree found in moist bottomlands near rivers and lakes, but is a very adaptable species for dry, windy sites and urban areas. Hackberry has distinctive warty-ridged bark as it matures. Its leaves are 6-9 cm long, with an asymmetrical base and long pointed tip, turning yellow in fall. Single, reddish-purple fruits hang below the leaves and may persist into winter. Hackberry is also a suitable replacement for American elm. (ontario.ca)
